Elementary School Learning Support Instructional Assistant

Elementary School Learning Support Instructional Assistant

Job Description

Position Summary?:

The Elementary School Learning Support Instructional Assistant will support the daily activities, planning, and supervision of students in the classroom, under the guidance and supervision of the teaching specialist. Learning Support Instructional Assistants are responsible for safeguarding students and agree to abide by all child protection policies and procedures, and agree to participate in all child protection training as mandated by the School.

Primary Responsibilities

• ?  Assist teachers when requested in daily classroom activity planning and supervision

• ?  Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills as designed and prescribed by the teacher

• ?  Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher including computer technology

• ?  Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher

• ?  Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children in a variety of settings

• ?  Assist with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling and supervision of children during recess and play period

• ?  Participate in in-service training programs as assigned

• ?  Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers

  Personal

• ?  Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development

• ?  Develop and maintain effective working relationships

• ?  Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and broader school community in a professional manner

• ?  Exhibit a professional attitude in all communication with parents and colleagues

• ?  Recognize and strengthen personal performance through self analysis of actions, participating in professional development activities, exploring educational research, participating in professional organizations, and through formal renewal programs

• ?  Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures

• ?  Model the ‘Core Values’ in interactions with the school community

 

Job Skills and Requirements

• ?  Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent

• ?  Exceptional English speaking skills

• ?  Have visa sponsorship by a family member and be able to provide NOC to ASD

• ?  Artistic back-ground preferred

• ?  The ability to inspire children

• ?  Excellent knowledge of the relevant subject(s)

• ?  Excellent classroom control

• ?  A good sense of humor

• ?  A clearly visible love for children

• ?  Full understanding and support of the school's philosophy