JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:
To assist the intervention specialists and/ or EAL teachers in achieving student learning objectives that promote student success within and outside the classroom. The instructional assistant provides instructional support to students on a consistent basis as directed by the supervising teacher
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:
• Under supervision, contribute to classroom or school-wide educational program, organization and management.
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Provide individual or small group instruction to students under the supervision or direction of a teacher
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Provide individualized assistance to students who receive learning support or EAL services under the supervision and direction of the support teacher
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Contribute to and maintain assigned classroom records and files in a complete, up-to-date manner
• Assist with organization/management of all curricular areas as directed by a teacher.
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Maintain instructional materials
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Prepare, compile, and copy instructional materials
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Perform setup and cleanup for instructional projects
• Contribute to management of student’s behavior within and outside the classroom.
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Serve as a substitute for support teachers when requested
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Utilize positive behavior management strategies to ensure student safety and a sense of belonging
• Understand and exhibit good judgment in interpersonal relations with colleagues, students, and community.
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Develop positive rapport with students
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Use communication skills and conflict resolution strategies to promote professional relationships with students, colleagues, and leadership
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Participate in formal and informal staff meetings
• Demonstrates understanding of rules and regulations covering confidential and sensitive issues.
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Handle sensitive and confidential documents, communications, incidents, etc., with due discretion and in a thoughtful and respectful manner
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Maintain confidentiality of students’ grades, attendance and behavior records, and files, etc.
• Observes International School of Beijing’s employment guidelines.
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Observe designated work hours
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Understand and carry out directions from supervisors
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Comply with ISB’s guidelines regarding employee dress, conduct, and behavior
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Demonstrate safe, ethical, and responsible behavior
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Participate in other duties as assigned by the Principal