Instructional Assistant

Edlogical Group, A Member of the Point Quest Group
Downey, CA, 90242, USA
  • Education
  • Internship
Our job summary
Work directly with students in a supportive school role and gain hands-on classroom experience. Instructional Assistant supporting small groups and individual students; duties include monitoring, activity help, clerical tasks, relationship building. Schedule: school-day hours; Location: K-12 school site; Contract: likely full school-year/part-time/per-district (temporary or ongoing). - High School diploma or GED - Prior experience in schools or treatment settings - DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check and TB clearance - Must be 18+
Full description
Instructional Assistant Responsibilities: Instructional Support:

Works with small groups of students in an instructional capacity such as assisting students (individually or in groups) with lesson assignments. Environment Management:

Assists in maintaining an appropriate classroom environment in order to ensure a safe and positive learning experience. Monitoring: Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, or during playground activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment. Activity Assistance: Monitors and assists students during various classroom activities (examples: art, literacy, fine motor skills, bathrooming). Clerical Tasks: Assists with clerical duties such as record keeping, typing, duplicating, and using a variety of instructional media, office machines, and equipment. Relationship Building: Establishes and maintains a cooperative relationship with parents, students, and teachers. Instructional Assistant Qualifications: Education:

High School Diploma or GED required. Experience:

Prior experience in a school or treatment setting, working with students needing learning, social, emotional, or behavioral assistance. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics, general purposes and goals of public education, and techniques used in motivating students. Clearances:

DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance required. Preferred Certifications:

Pro-ACT, CPI intervention training, and/or CPR certification. Technical Skills:

Proficient with standard software applications and the internet. Communication Skills:

Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Personal Qualities:

Reliability, dependability, and flexibility are crucial. Other : Must be at least 18 years of age. Physical Demands: Environment : Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes. Activity : Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items, with or without reasonable accommodations. Sensory : Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels. This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed. PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. #BA1

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