p>DUTIES: Assists instructional personnel with the preparation of materials and instruction; may tutor individuals and small groups of students to reinforce learning activities; monitors and assists students through drill, practice and study activities following the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel; may supervise classroom, playground, and study trip activities; directs students into safe activities and in the development of appropriate social behavior; may assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies; may assist in the development of a variety of instructional materials for use with individuals and small groups of students, or in activity centers; may maintain student records and files; may operate a variety of instructional media, and office machines and equipment; may administer and score tests and record the results; may distribute and maintain an inventory of textbooks, supplies and equipment; may collect, assemble, catalog and distribute resource materials; assists in maintaining a neat, orderly and attractive learning environment; may administer basic first aid; may assist in parent conferences; may use second language and cultural experiences to assist bilingual/bicultural students in school related activities; may serve as a translator to facilitate communication with monolingual, non-English speaking members of the school community; may assist children in dressing, undressing and in toileting needs, may assist students in developing wholesome nutritional habits; performs related duties as required. Under the direction of a certificated teacher, the Instructional Assistant will support student learning and engagement by working with individual students and small groups, reinforcing classroom instruction, assisting with learning activities, and helping create a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.