Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of the TK or Kindergarten Instructional Assistant is to support students' academic and/or behavioral needs. The Instructional Assistant supports the teacher in ensuring student safety and student engagement. The Instructional Assistant is also responsible for enforcing disciplinary policies and regulations; communicating observations and incidents to other school personnel that may impact the welfare, safety, and/or security of students, personnel, visitors and the school site. Essential Job Functions: *Provides instructional support to students as needed under the direction of the classroom teacher *Provides behavioral support to students and helps students to self-regulate. Uses protocols to de-escalate a child. * Monitors students during lunch periods and recesses within a variety of school environments, (i.e. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, and adjacent areas) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students. * Informs students, personnel and the general public as appropriate for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of school regulations and policies. * Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. * Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (i.e. discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration. Other Job Functions: * When appropriate, administers playground equipment for the purpose of providing equipment necessary for activities. * Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. * Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans. * Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials. *Translates documents from English to Spanish as needed *Supervises students before school and during recess Job Requirements - Qualifications: * Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: • Skill to use English in both written and verbal form and make common sense decisions. • Knowledge of campus and student safety. • Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, understand oral and written instruction. • Knowledge of Early Childhood Development • Experience working with early learners • Experience working with students with Special Needs • Experience with Restorative Practices and/or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports • Bilingual in English/Spanish