Instructional Assistant, BEARS

Job Title

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.

Representative Duties:

Essential Duties:

• 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

Other Duties:
Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

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

Ability to:

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

Education and Experience:

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).

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid first aid and CPR certificate preferred.

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