Instructional Assistant, BEARS

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of a certificated administrator, assist certificated teacher(s) by providing tutorial support and education services to children enrolled in an assigned program; supervise children in educational settings.

• Provide tutorial support and early childhood education services to children enrolled in an assigned program; tutor individual students in a variety of subject areas; and assist with implementing lesson plans as assigned by the position.
• Collaborate with teacher in planning instructional activities; support and deliver instruction under the guidance of the teacher(s).
• Assist with the development of lesson plans; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Assist with maintaining various student records, files, logs, and reports related to student attendance, progress, and assigned activities.
• Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; assist children with eating activities; assist students with washing hands and faces after play times and meals as needed.
• Provide classroom support to the teacher(s) by setting up work areas and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies, and materials; assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and sanitary classroom and play environment (e.g., set up activities and store play equipment; clean and disinfect tables, play equipment, and other classroom areas as assigned).
• Assist with active supervision of children in educational settings; accompany and assist with the supervision of students on field trips; use positive reinforcement strategies and other approved techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behaviors.
• Consult with the teacher and use protocols as needed to implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Administer basic first aid and CPR as required; assist teacher with emergency plans and drills (e.g., fire, earthquake, lockdown); follow emergency procedures and protocols as assigned.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

• Basic principles and practices of early child development.
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of designated families.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Operation of standard office equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, compassion, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record‑keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Basic subjects taught in elementary education.

• Tutor individual and small groups of students in a variety of subject areas and implement lesson plans.
• Establish rapport with all students enrolled in the program.
• Learn, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Learn the policies and objectives of the assigned program and activities.
• Assist with planning and implementing a variety of educational activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Redirect student behavior to the best of your ability in accordance with district and program protocols and guidelines.
• Administer basic first aid and CPR as needed.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by six (6) units of college‑level coursework in early childhood education and one year of experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment. Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

• Valid first aid and CPR certificate preferred.

• Indoor classroom work environment.
• Outdoor playground environment.