Substitute Instructional Assistant

TITLE: Instructional Assistant Substitute

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB FUNCTION: Assist in overall classroom procedures as directed by the teacher.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Score objective type test record results
• Prepare copies, transparencies and other instructional materials.
• Operate tape recorders, projectors, copying machines and other instructional equipment.
• Type and file correspondence and reports.
• Supervise the library, playground and lunch activities of pupils.
• Plan with the teacher bulletin boards, displays and the use of films, filmstrips, and tapes.
• Assist with the attendance records, lunchroom reports, cumulative records and announcements.
• Assist with small group instruction, make-up work, tutoring details, reading computation, and story-telling activities.
• Deal with minor injuries or illnesses to children.
• Perform housekeeping chores such as lighting, ventilating, and arrangement of furniture, all geared toward the interest, health and safety of pupils.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and Superintendent.

Physical Demands Seldom/Rare

Occasional

(up to 1/3 of work day)

Frequent

(1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

Repetitive

(2/3 or more of work day)

Standing/Walking

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Sitting

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Handle/Finger/Feel

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Reach/Push/Pull

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Bend/Stoop/Crouch

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Kneel/Crawl

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Climb/Balance

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Lift/Carry

(check frequency)

• Up to 10 lbs.

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• Up to 20 lbs.

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• Up to 50 lbs.

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• Up to 100 lbs.

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• Over to 100 lbs.

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Education And Experience High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate, and 1) completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; 2) obtain an associates (or higher) degree; or 3) met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of an the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or as appropriate reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.