2025 - 2026 School YearBridgeport Public SchoolsHuman Resources Department45 Lyon Terrace Room 324Bridgeport CT 06604INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT 10 MONTHSDISTRICT WIDE - MULTIPLE VACANCIESAFSCME -1522 POSITION A107STARTING SALARY 26510.00Current members of AFSCME LOCAL 1522 will be given first opportunity to fill the position.REQUIREMENTSAssociates degree the equivalent number of college credits or have successfully passed the paraprofessional assessment examA minimum of 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education to work in a Pre-K classroomDemonstrates aptitude for work to be performedBilingualBicultural as appropriateDemonstrates ability to relate well with staff and the publicDemonstrates ability to communicate effectively orally and in writingRequires basic computer skillsAbility to provide excellent attendance and punctuality on a daily basisRESPONSIBILITIESServes under the direct supervision of the teacher or curriculum specialist in supplementing instructionAssists in the assessment of studentsAssists in the registration clerical and other routine duties that improve the classroomschool organization management and atmosphereAttends in-service workshops and staff meetings where job related as per contractResponsible for lunchroom dutyPerforms other related duties as assignedThis job description is not nor is it intended to be a complete statement of all duties functions responsibilities qualifications physical and cognitive which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the typical demands of the position. In all cases these relationships functions and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.This position isin accordance with the Agreement between the City of Bridgeport and American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees AFSCME Local 1522.The salary range is for List A entry level position and to commensurate with experience and qualifications.It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation marital status religion age national origin ancestry physical disability present or past mental disorder mental retardation or learning ability in any of its education programs activities or employment practices.The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative ActionEqual Opportunity Employer.