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Overview Of Position
The Instructional Assistant works with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certified teacher, providing classroom support and clerical assistance to teachers and staff. Duties include classroom support, clerical tasks, library, lunchroom, health room, playground, and other assignments as needed.
Essential Functions
- Administers tests, homework assignments, make‑up work, etc., to support teachers in the instructional process.
- Assists students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (e.g., reading stories, listening to student reading, writing assistance, reinforcing English lessons, spelling practice, facilitating activities, computer learning programs) to practice and reinforce learning concepts and help students reach academic goals and grade‑level standards.
- Attends functions such as meetings, in‑service presentations, and trainings to acquire and convey information relevant to job functions.
- Confers with teachers and/or parents as required for input into students’ progress evaluation and/or program modifications.
- Guides students in independent study (enrichment or remedial work) to ensure success.
- Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under teacher supervision to improve academic success.
- Maintains classroom resources, work area, and student files/records (e.g., instructional materials, audiovisual equipment, bulletin boards) to ensure availability and reliability.
- Monitors individuals or groups across settings (classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading) to identify assistance needs and ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Performs record‑keeping and clerical functions (copying, correcting papers, attendance verification, calling) to support the teacher and maintain necessary records.
- Reports observations and incidents related to specific students (accidents, fights, inappropriate behavior, rule violations, safety conditions) to appropriate personnel.
- Responds to emergency situations (injured student, fights) to resolve safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel.
- Supports classroom teachers and school personnel in implementing curriculum and teaching methodologies.
Other Functions
- Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the assigned building principal.
Knowledge
- Basic math including fractions, percents, and ratios.
- Reading a variety of manuals, writing documents following prescribed formats, and presenting information.
- Understanding complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions.
- Specific knowledge of grammar and punctuation, stages of child development and learning styles, and age‑appropriate activities.
Skills
- Ability to perform multiple non‑technical tasks and upgrade skills as conditions change.
- Operating standard office equipment, using pertinent software applications, and preparing accurate records.
Ability
- Scheduling activities and meetings.
- Gathering and collating data.
- Using basic job‑related equipment.
- Flexibility in working with others under varied circumstances.
- Using equipment with standardized methods.
- Working with diverse individuals and data.
- Problem‑solving with data and equipment at moderate levels.
- Communicating with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, setting priorities, working as part of a team, and managing constant interruptions.
- Keyboarding and computer use.
Responsibility
Works under direct supervision using standardized procedures; provides information and/or advising others; and operates within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other units may be required to execute job functions.
Working Environment
The role requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job involves 35% sitting, 35% walking, and 30% standing under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.
Conditions
The essential functions listed are not exhaustive and may be supplanted as necessary.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:
- Qualified score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment.
- Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100‑level or higher at an accredited college or university.
- Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
Years Of Relevant Experience
One (1) year of related paid work experience.
Certificates & Licenses
Valid State of Washington Driver’s License or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background Clearance.
Benefits
Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours worked during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Employees scheduled for 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for benefits.
Salary Schedule
Salary schedule details associated with this role and similar positions are available within the district’s salary schedule system.
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