Student Intern I Instructional Aide

Job Description

About the Company

This job description is for a Student Intern I Instructional Aide role within a school system, specifically for a high school environment (indicated by the education and experience requirements for current high school students). The position falls under a Peer to Peer program, suggesting a structured support system for students, and involves working closely with Peer to Peer teachers and program instructional aides. The hiring entity appears to be a school district (implied by “BPS high school student,” “school and district workplace policies,” and “Support Staff Salary Schedule”).

Job Description

Job Title: Student Intern I Instructional Aide

Purpose Statement:
The Student Intern I Instructional Aide provides essential support to the instructional program, both within and outside the assigned classroom. Key responsibilities include:
• Working with individual and/or small groups of students to reinforce instruction, monitor performance, and support learning.
• Performing a variety of instructional and classroom management supports.
• Supervising students outside of the classroom.
• Performing clerical tasks to support teachers and staff.

Supervisory Relationship:
This position reports directly to the Peer to Peer teacher and program instructional aides.

Essential Functions:
The core duties and responsibilities of this role include:
• First Aid Administration: Administering first aid as instructed by a healthcare professional.
• Student Assistance: Helping students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (e.g., reading, writing, English lessons, reinforcing learning concepts).
• Classroom Support: Assisting teachers in adapting classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support and reinforce objectives.
• Meeting Participation: Attending meetings and in-service presentations on topics such as technology, child development, instructional strategies, and student behavior.
• Communication: Communicating with teachers and students regarding instructional objectives, student needs, progress, and activity planning.
• Material Management: Maintaining classroom supplies, materials, work areas, and managing manual and electronic files and records.
• Student Monitoring: Supervising individual and groups of students in various settings (classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus areas) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Instruction: Providing small group instruction under teacher supervision in subjects like math, reading, social skills, and self-care.
• Incident Reporting: Documenting and reporting observations and incidents related to specific students (e.g., accidents, fights, inappropriate behavior, rule violations, safety concerns).
• Emergency Response: Responding to emergency situations (e.g., injured students, fights, school drills) to address immediate safety concerns.
• Teacher Support: Assisting classroom teachers and other school personnel in implementing curriculum and teaching methodologies.
• Student Support: Helping students with classroom assignments, tests, homework, and make-up work, and monitoring students engaged in independent study, enrichment, or remedial work.
• Other Functions: Performing additional related duties as assigned to ensure efficient classroom and school operations.

Skills:
• Ability to communicate with clarity and purpose.
• Proficiency in following safety guidelines.
• Strong ability to maintain focus and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to be helpful.
• Capable of collaborating effectively with team members and departments.

Knowledge:
• Understanding of workplace organizations, systems, and climates.
• Proficiency with job-specific resources.
• Thorough understanding and compliance with school and district workplace policies and procedures.

Abilities:
• Capable of adapting to varied roles, responsibilities, schedules, and contexts.
• Demonstrates critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits resourcefulness and takes initiative.
• Upholds integrity and ethical behavior.
• Able to recognize and leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals.

Responsibilities:
• Work under direct supervision following standardized routines.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• Support the goals and objectives of the department.
• Handle assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide input and feedback to improve department processes.

Work Environment:
The role typically involves:
• Sitting for 60%, walking for 20%, and standing for 20% of the time.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling may be necessary.
• Requires significant fine finger dexterity.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:
• Must be a current BPS high school student who has completed 2 years of involvement with Peer-to-Peer Leadership.

Education:
• Must be in their Junior or Senior year in High School.

Clearances:
• Requires Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

FLSA Status:
• Non-Exempt.

Salary Grade:
• Step SA up to 4 years on the Support Staff Salary Schedule.