Job Details

Corbett Summer Academy Instructional Assistant - Multiple positions grades K-8

Reports To: Summer Academy Coordinator

Salary: hourly rate aligned to the  CACE Bargaining Agreement, Class 2 Steps 1-9, Range $18.80-$27.77

 

This is a temporary position for Summer School. Dates, hours, and site locations to be determined. Four days per week. 

Potential calendars may look like:

July 13, 2026 - August 13, 2026

approximately 6 weeks

5 hours, M-Th

 

July 13, 2026 - August 6, 2026

approximately 5 weeks 

5 hours, M-Th

 

Job Summary:

To improve student achievement by providing instructional and non-instructional support to students under the supervision and guidance of a licensed teacher and/or school administrator; may function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher-planned and evaluated program; assists in providing a safe, healthy environment for students; and performing a variety of general clerical duties. Instructional Assistants will work to foster an engaging, camp-like culture that intentionally integrates both academic and social-emotional learning experiences.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist teachers in creating a fun and positive “camp” culture where relationships are cultivated and students feel valued.
• Implement teacher-developed hands-on/place-based activities and lessons that encourage student creativity and self-expression while building reading, writing, and math skills.
• Provide direct instruction in literacy, mathematics, and/or designated enrichment areas aligned to program goals.
• Implement evidence-based instructional strategies designed to accelerate student learning and skill development.
• Provide teachers data to document student progress
• Understand and maintain district guidelines regarding safety and confidentiality
• Provide students a safe and secure environment at all times.  This may include playground supervision, crosswalk duty, cafeteria duty, monitor before school and small group management
• Clerical support and simple maintenance and operation of school equipment and supplies
• Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff and program
• Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff and general public
• Prepares instructional materials related to area of assignment
• Supervising students on the playground, in the cafeteria and at crosswalks
• Administer minor first aid
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain organized learning spaces.
• Follow District policies, procedures, and safety protocols at all times.
• Support equitable access and participation for all students regardless of background, identity, language, or ability level.

 

Education and/or Experience: To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Willing to learn and implement new programs
• Positive Attitude
• Willingness to engage and create with students
• Excellent communication, organizational and management skills
• Ability to work well with children and teachers
• Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and complete work within established timelines
• Basic technology skills
• Flexible and works well with others
• Support individual students IEPs (Individual Education Plans), behavior support plans and other student plans.
• Assist with supervision of students in classroom
• Assist with communicating student expectations
• Behavior Management - Implement district and/or building approved behavior interventions/management (i.e. PBS, CPC, Calming Corners, etc.)
• Data Input
• Assist in establishing a positive camp-like environment and respond to the individual needs of students

 

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with this position. Other duties and paperwork as assigned or required for hiring and position approval as needed. 

Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the district regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition, age, veterans' status, service in uniformed service. familial status, genetic information, and individual's juvenile record that has been expunged, and disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. (see Board Policy GBA)