Substitute Instructional Assistant

SUMMARY

The Substitute Instructional Assistant will assist the classroom teacher in carrying out group and individual instruction of deaf students in educational departments, where needed.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to classroom teacher by maintaining and monitoring students’ classroom progress and supporting a positive classroom culture and environment.
• Provide one-on-one instruction/coaching to students as requested by teacher.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials.
• Assist in the physical care of the students and/or classroom as needed by the situation and department, including feeding, dressing, toileting, ambulation as needed.
• Escort physically limited student(s) from class to class.
• Assist students with mobility.
• Supervise gym area and other common areas as needed.
• Support the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on strengthening the culture. Demonstrate commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Flexible, patient, dependable; always demonstrating good judgement.
• Able to perform job functions with attention to time and attendance.
• Team player possessing good interactive skills.
• Possess a positive attitude towards students and committed to providing a positive learning environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Regents or Local High School Diploma, or GED required
• Experience working with adolescents preferred
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) or willing to learn

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed and SCR and SEL clearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of walking in and around the building
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.