What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Instructional Support - Grades (4-8) position at Massillon City Schools?
Position: Academic Instructional Support (Massillon Middle School 4-8)
Reports to: Building Principal/Director of State-Federal Programs/Curriculum Director
Employment Status: Massillon Intermediate / Massillon Junior High School
Part time - $26/hr
6 hours per day [(M-F, 178 Days: through end of the 2024-25 school year)
Until Filled
Description:
Provide instructional support services for students in grades 4 - 8 in academics within the district aligned to; but not limited to; activities authorized in ESSA-Title I programming, IDEA-B programming and learning loss, learning environment and safety & security monitoring.
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions:
- Ensure safety of students
- To assist students academically
- Push in or pull out classroom services
- Supplemental tutoring to students in need including; but not limited to; English learners, low-income students, students with disabilities, racial & ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness, foster youth and rank order students with low academic achievement (RIMPS, MAP Data, OST Data, Etc..)
- Provide substitute instructional teaching services when learning loss is the result of uncovered classrooms.
- Tutor in subject area assigned and progress monitor student achievement through pre and post assessments.
- Effectively manage individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
- Collaborate with the student’s classroom teacher as instruction progresses to ensure that appropriate skills are being addressed.
- Works with students individually and in small or large groups, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and materials to foster student progress
- Tutor students in the locations and at the times designated
- Reinforce concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
- Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
- Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal/Curriculum Director/Director of State & Federal Programs
- Attend professional development as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Appropriate certification / licensure
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
- Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
- Basic knowledge of all other subject matter
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
- Effective, active listening skills
- Organizational and problem solving skills
- Experience working with children
- Training in varied instructional methods
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent reading comprehension
Equipment Operated:
- Computer / SMART Board
Additional Working Conditions:
- Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
- Interaction among unruly children
- Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
Salary : $26