Instructional Assistant-Extended Day Program

Overview

THE VACANCY:
Open Until Filled

This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.

Assignments average 3.92 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year. Hours for these positions are between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.

This recruitment will be used to fill substitute and regular assignments.

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Under the direction of the Administrative Director II, Early Childhood Education, implement approved academic and enrichment class activities for Extended Day Programs; provide a safe and nurturing environment for student achievement; perform a variety of clerical support duties related to classroom activities; collect, maintain and input attendance data into assigned school program database.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years working with children in an organized setting.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid First Aid certificate required within six months of employment.

Exam Weight

• Supplemental Questions:
  Qualifying
• Written Examination: 50%
• Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill substitute and regular positions during the life of the list.

Examinations and interviewing for creating the eligible list will be conducted virtually using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.

The examination process will be held on a continuous, as needed basis. Qualified applicants submitting applications after the review date will be considered in the next examination process. This means that written examinations and qualification appraisal interviews (oral exams) take place on an as needed basis, typically every 2-3 weeks. You will be notified via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of the recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Implement approved academic, enrichment and recreational activities for students; provide homework assistance and instructional support to students.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for student achievement.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials to promote student learning.
• Collect, maintain and input attendance data into assigned school program database.
• Monitor students in the classroom and computer lab: supervise students during recess and sports activities; guide students into safe play activities.
• Assist students to develop communication skills, enhance character traits and serve as an appropriate language model.
• Coordinate the distribution of snacks to students.
• Perform routine first aid and seek assistance for non-routine illnesses or injuries.
• Prepare, collect and maintain a variety of records, logs, notes and files.
• Assist in the collection, preparation and maintenance of screening and assessment data.
• Communicate with school site staff regarding…