The Instructional Assistant, is part of a team of educators working together to provide instructional support for students. As such, the Instructional Assistant:

~ Supports multiple teachers and students within a grade or across multiple grades

~ Maintains open lines of communication with teachers, administrators, operational staff and other instructional assistants

~ Confidentiality and privacy of information related to students and the workplace

~ Flexibility – on occasion the IA may be called upon to perform duties outside the specific scope of this job description

~ A willingness to get involved in school activities such as staff meetings, social functions and other school activities

~ Must not spend more than 20% of their time involved in administrative work.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Key areas of responsibility):

General Responsibilities

~ Supports multiple teachers and students within a grade or across multiple grades using specialized skill sets.

~ Assist and guides students by demonstrating appropriate support, patience, kindness and caring

~ Develop students’ self-esteem and positive self-concept.

~ Supervise, observe and encourage positive student behavior in a developmentally appropriate way, and in keeping with the values of our school

~ Model the CIS values of Excellence, Respect, Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, and Generosity

~ Abide by the dress code of the school

~ Attend professional learning and training sessions when required by the school

Specific Classroom Responsibilities

Instructional Support

~ Provide support specific individual supports for students

~ Plan and facilitate small group instruction

~ Participate in training to support interventions and strategies for small group learning and intervention

~ Design and implement intervention schedule to support students’ diverse learning needs in the grade level(s) or classroom(s) assigned to

~ Assist in monitoring student progress towards set learning goals and provide feedback, guidance and reinforce taught concepts where necessary

~ Help students compile portfolios in either digital or other formats

Teacher Support

~ Help set up classroom spaces for learning

~ Dialogue with the teacher regarding student academic progress and behaviour

~ Confer with the teacher when necessary regarding student needs

~ Alert the teacher to any specific student concerns as they arise

~ Assist the teacher in tracking student progress over time

Student Support

~ Safeguard the health, safety and well-being of pupils at all times

~ Participate in supervision as required

~ Assist with lunch duties as needed

~ Attend meetings as required

~ Other duties assigned by the classroom teacher, school administrators or the school

Confidentially Requirements

~ All CIS staff are required to maintain confidentiality regarding students’ progress and needs and personal information.

~ Instructional assistants are not permitted to discuss a child’s academic/social development with parents directly. Any direct communication with parents must be carried out by the teacher.

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

~ Post secondary education and or certification in an education-related field

~ Prior experience working in an educational setting preferred