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Long-term Substitute Instructional Assistant - New Pathways Academy (2025-26 School Year)

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New Pathways Academy is a smaller setting for CCS 7th and 8th graders to achieve academically, socially, emotionally, and/or behaviorally. An Instructional Assistant is responsible for clerical, instructional, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students. The instructional assistant performs related tasks as required and directed and is under the supervision of the classroom teacher. The instructional assistant may independently perform some aspects of the instructional program and share results and data with the teacher.

Responsibilities

  • Follow and conduct the instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and, if appropriate, the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
  • Assist students individually and in groups to present or reinforce learning concepts
  • Administer tests, homework assignments, and make-up work as directed by the teacher
  • Develop and maintain a pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards, assist special education teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc)
  • Assist the teacher in maintaining an appropriate level of classroom behavior and control
  • Assign appropriate discipline to students if directed by the teacher
  • Assist the teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) to identify needed support, reinforcement of behavior, and social skills, to create a safe and positive learning environment
  • Assist in the physical movement of students from one learning environment to another
  • Perform such duties as attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by the teacher
  • Perform such clerical duties as typing, filing, and duplicating at the direction of the teacher
  • Supervise students in the cafeteria or during lunch period
  • Supervise students during free time and other non-instructional periods as directed by the teacher
  • Assist in the maintenance of students’ records if directed by the teacher
  • Participate in team meetings
  • Assist with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students
  • Assist with health-related duties as directed by the teacher and trained to effectively complete the duties
  • Assist with carry-over of related services

Requirements

  • Understand and assist with basic language arts and math skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Skills to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions
  • Operate standard office equipment
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records
  • Knowledge of school policies and procedures
  • Understanding of effective discipline procedures
  • Ability to follow directions from the classroom teacher
  • Knowledge of age/ability appropriate activities
  • Knowledge of concepts of grammar and punctuation
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
  • Develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff
  • Flexibility to be able to change processes quickly based on current situations
  • Ability to communicate with diverse groups
  • Problem-solving is needed to identify issues and help develop action plans
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Completed at least 60 hours of college credit or earned an associate’s or higher degree or successfully passed the ParaPro Assessment
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