Primary School Instructional Assistant

The Instructional Assistant will work in partnership with Teachers to hold students to high expectations in the classrooms and other settings, such as lunch and recess. The Instructional Assistant will demonstrate commitment to our college-going mission by believing in students’ potential and supporting students' learning.

Essential Job Functions:  

• Supports teacher-directed instruction, including 1:1 tutoring as needed

• Supervises structured play before, during, and after school

• Learns from experienced teachers who will explicitly teach classroom management techniques and differentiation strategies that will help meet the learning needs of all students

• Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes

• Provides support with administrative tasks, clerical duties, and tutoring students

• Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events 

• Administers first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students 

• May assist with toileting and diapering as necessary; may administer prescribed medication in accordance with established District procedure

• Other duties as assigned