Our Instructional Assistant job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Instructional Assistant role
An Instructional Assistant provides support to teachers in a classroom setting. This role involves helping individual students with their studies, assisting with classroom activities and aiding with administrative tasks. Instructional Assistants may also help to prepare materials, provide extra guidance and help to facilitate the learning process.
Role Purpose
The purpose of an Instructional Assistant is to provide support to teachers, faculty, and students in an educational setting. This includes providing assistance in classroom instruction, offering tutoring services, helping with administrative tasks, and providing other support services as needed. Instructional Assistants may also be responsible for monitoring student behavior and providing guidance to students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Instructional Assistant Summary
Instructional Assistant Job Summary
The Instructional Assistant is responsible for providing support to teachers and students in the classroom. This includes preparing materials, completing administrative tasks, supervising students, and providing feedback to teachers on student progress. The Instructional Assistant must be patient, enthusiastic, and able to foster a positive learning environment. The position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to helping students succeed.
Instructional Assistant Duties
- Assisting instructors in the classroom, lab, or other learning environment
- Providing instruction to students, including individual and small group instruction
- Supervising students in the classroom, laboratory, or other learning environment
- Assisting in the development and implementation of lesson plans
- Assisting in the development of instructional materials
- Assisting in the assessment of student performance
- Maintaining records of student performance
Instructional Assistant Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and faculty
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of educational technologies
- Creative and innovative approaches to teaching
- Ability to adhere to school policies and procedures
Instructional Assistant Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- One year of related experience
- Knowledge of instructional materials and methods
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
- Ability to observe and assess student performance
Personal Traits
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop positive relationships
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Organizational skills