Instructional Associate / Supervision Level 1 at Darnall Charter School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Instructional Associate Level 1 Position Overview: As an Instructional Associate / Supervision - Level 1 at Darnall Charter School, you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational experience of students with Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities. This entry-level position involves assisting the Education Specialist, providing individual or group support in classrooms and special education rooms. Responsibilities: Monitoring Student Behavior: Ensure students are following school rules during lunch, recess, or other free time. Address any conflicts or behavior issues among students, reporting serious incidents to the appropriate staff. Maintaining a Safe Environment: Supervise students during outdoor activities, playground time, or transitions between classes. Ensure the school premises are safe by checking for hazards and ensuring students aren’t engaging in dangerous activities. Assisting with Lunch or Recess: Help organize and supervise students during lunch breaks or recess times, making sure they are eating, playing safely, and interacting appropriately. Assist students with any special needs during these times. Supporting Teachers and Staff: Provide support to teachers by helping manage students during non-classroom times. Assist with transitions between different activities or areas of the school. Collaborate with the Education Specialist to provide targeted assistance to students across varying grade levels with diverse learning needs. Offer independent, difficult, or specialized assistance in classrooms, resource centers, or other instructional areas, tailoring support to individual or group needs. Promoting Positive Behavior: Encourage and model positive behavior, helping students develop good social skills. Reward or acknowledge good behavior and guide students in making better choices when necessary. Providing Assistance to Students: Help students with basic needs such as opening food containers or cleaning u
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Darnall Charter School
Position Description
TITLE: Instructional Associate REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor(s)
CLASSIFICATION: Classified hourly
FLSA: Non-Exempt SALARY Rate: Competitive
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Provide assistance of an independent, difficult, or specialized nature in classrooms, resource centers, or other instructional areas involving contact with pupils on an individual or group basis.
Provide assistance to the instructional program in school classrooms and special education rooms.
Tutor individual pupils or groups of pupils in specific instructional tasks.
Regularly administer placement, achievement, and diagnostic tests or other special program tests and records test scores as needed.
May provide individual or small group instruction to pupils according to established Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Design, prepare, and instruct pupils in the use of a variety of supplementary instructional materials and audiovisual aids.
Assume responsibility for the general supervision of pupils in the classroom or other instructional area for periods of time, in the absence of the classroom teacher.
Set up and operate projectors, document cameras, computers, smart board technology, and other audiovisual equipment. Arrange bulletin boards and other display as needed.
Support behavior management program and supervise pupils in the lunch or play areas, halls, and grounds as needed.
Prepare and assist in instructing of pupils in the use of a variety of supplementary instructional materials and audiovisual aids.
Participate with certificated staff in research projects; attend in-service training and other related activities. Participate in staff development programs as directed.
Gather, compile, and prepare data for statistical and operational reports as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Job Requirements - Qualifications:
Experience Required: one year prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children, previous work with special needs students is desired.
High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Darnall Assistant proficiency exam or an Associate’s Degree (or higher) or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university.
Other: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates may be required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Reading and writing English communication skills
Special education instructional/tutorial procedures and practices desired
Knowledge of and ability to support students with special needs desired
Work collaboratively with teachers to modify lessons to meet the requirements of special education students
ABILITY TO:
Read, write, and speak English.
Follow verbal and written directions.
Ensure students are receiving exceptional services
Demonstrate enthusiasm for and interest in the instructional program.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepares reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.
Communicate with and understand the needs of students.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and time lines.
Read, apply, explain, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor settings
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone; seeing to read and prepare documents, perform assigned duties; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects.
Note: All positions in this job class are part-time and at-will. Positions are subject to an increase or decrease in hours according to school needs.
Requirements / Qualifications
Mandatory: Resume 1 Letters of recommendation TB Test- upon hire LiveScan Clearance required upon hiring
Requirements / Qualifications
Mandatory: Resume 1 Letters of recommendation TB Test- upon hire LiveScan Clearance required upon hiring