JOB TITLE: Title I Instructional Assistant
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Properly trained paraprofessionals can play essential roles in improving student achievement in schools where they can reinforce and enhance a teacher's effort in the classroom. The Instructional Assistant will work on literacy interventions with students at Lincoln Elementary under the direct supervision of the Literacy & Instructional Support Specialist. A primary responsibility includes pulling students out to work with them in small groups focused on foundational literacy skills.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Building Instructional Capacity

• Targeted Literacy Support: Pull students out of the main classroom setting for focused, small-group instruction on foundational literacy skills, as directed by the Literacy & Instructional Support Specialist.
• Maintain individual records for identified students.
• Support and implement all policies and regulations as designed by each respective school and NLCS.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of classroom teachers.

Planning & Professional Learning

• Direct instruction from the Literacy & Instructional Support Specialist.

Student Support

• Is positive in working with identified children and helps build their self-esteem.
• Has the ability to make use of a variety of resources to assist identified students in meeting their goals.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED
Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License
• Pass a background check
• Demonstrates a desire to aid all students
• New Hire Packet with Administration Building
• Two years of passing college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Test
• Applicant has to be 18 years old to be considered a Full Time employee

Skills & Knowledge

• Possesses knowledge and skill sufficient to assist participants in meeting content and performance standards.

Experience

• 2 years of passing college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Test.