Instructional Assistant

Job Description Instructional Assistant Reports to: Superintendent/Principal

Summary

Under directions of the site administrator, to serve as an assistant to certificated personnel in the instruction and supervision of students; to relieve the teacher or other certificated supervisor of clerical detail; and to do related work as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Most of the positions allocated to this class serve as assistants to classroom teachers in the elementary or secondary schools. Following is information describing some common examples of duties performed by positions allocated to this class. Duties may vary due to differences in programs and the individual instructional style of certificated personnel.

Assists certificated personnel in the conduct of lessons and other classroom activities; works with students in small groups, or on a one-to-one basis to reinforce basic skills or to supplement classroom work; prepares for, assists with, and cleans up for various classroom projects; operates audio-visual equipment; assists in the preparation of graphic and written teaching materials; keeps routine records; assists in ordering and caring for classroom equipment and supplies; confers as needed with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the needs of students; administers and grades various types of tests; performs a wide variety of classroom related clerical and typing duties; may supervise children in the school cafeteria, on the playground, or in the library.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, 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. Knowledge of correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar punctuation and arithmetic; general classroom procedures and equipment and computer skills; Ability to assist with instructional activities in a classroom; learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned Paraprofessional duties; understand the needs of students; perform routine clerical duties; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with teachers, students, and others contacted in the course of the work. Possesses classroom management skills

Education and/or Experience:

Must be able to pass the minimum competency test as required by the state education code, possess a Community College Associate Degree or equivalent and have experience working with children. CPR and First Aide Certification and Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Language Skills:

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform basic mathematical skills including fractions, ratios, and percentages

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to choose among a limited number of alternatives in solving routine problems

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift/and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirement / Qualifications:

Cover letter, resume, application, two letter of recommendation (required)

Completed an AA degree or 48 units of college courses or complete an instructional assistant standards test.

Fingerprint clearance and TB test clearance (required after selection)

Experience working with children (desired)

Bilingual desired

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.01 per hour

Expected hours: 19 per week

Work Location: In person