Instructional Aide Preschool​/Site: Madison

Position: Instructional Aide Preschool / Site: Madison 6400.R.00006
Central Unified School District is always looking for dedicated individuals to help us reach the NEXT Level of excellence in the services provided to our students, families, and community. We have job openings in several positions for qualified candidates.

CENTRAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION DESCRIPTION Position:
Instructional Aide State Preschool Classification:
Classified FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Site Administrator Range:
Classified Salary Schedule EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience:

Six completed college units in Childhood Education, Child Education or Child Development, emphasis on 3-5 year olds. Current CPR, First Aid certificate Working with school age groups in organizations such as Scouts, Church, YMCA and PTA and/or any successful job experience in similar fields. Some experience with elementary age children.

Education:

Must be "Highly Qualified" (NCLB Compliant) having a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

-2 years of study equal to 48 units
-Associates or higher degree
-Ability to pass the instructional aide proficiency test. SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the school, principal or assigned certificated district employee assists in the conduct of a variety of instructional activities. Assists with the classroom operation. May assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provides routine clerical support. Assigned tasks will be in proportion to specified funding source. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists in classroom operation following specific instructions;
2. Assists students in the development of communication skills and serves as an appropriate language model;
3. Assists in the reinforcement strategies as directed;
4. Corrects and grades student work products of an objective nature;
5. Assists in the preparation of instructional materials which may include typing, duplicating, gathering and organizing materials and setting up A.V. equipment; 6.
* Assists with routine classroom procedures such as supervision opening exercises and cleanup activities, attendance, collecting materials, ordering milk
7. Collects, classifies and files materials for use in providing an appropriate learning environment; 8.
* Supervises play area activities as assigned;
9. Seeks assistance for non-routine illness and injuries; 10.
* Performs minor housekeeping tasks in maintaining a neat, clean and orderly classroom atmosphere; 11.
* Assists with the arrangement and storage of classroom facilities including displays, furniture and accessories; 12. Assists with clerical duties including typing and completing reports, forms and inventories; 13. Performs other related tasks as assigned.
* Prohibited duties of employees serving in positions supported by categorical funding. SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS Should possess personal characteristics generally recognized as essential for good public employees including integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, good judgment and ability to work cooperatively with others. Knowledge of:

-Basic concepts of child development and typical child behavior characteristics;

-appropriate human relations and student needs;

-duties and responsibilities of an instructional aide;

-proper English usage. spelling, grammar and arithmetical concepts;

-routine filing and record keeping procedures. Ability to:

-Demonstrate a patient, receptive and empathetic attitude toward children;

-communicate satisfactorily in oral and written form and serve as an appropriate language model;

-observe and model instructional personnel teaching methods and procedures;

-understand and carry out oral and written directions;

-establish and maintain cooperative and working relationship with students and adults. Approved: 10/26/82 03/29/00

A NOTE Regarding Attachments:
You MUST attach at least one document from each of the required document types listed under the Documents section of this posting to move forward in your application. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions at the top of this posting and if you still have difficulties with your application, please contact the EdJoin Helpdesk at  for assistance. REQUIREMENTS:
Three Professional References listed on application (In-house candidates must attach 3 professional references as well and may use the "professional references form," which is linked on the job posting). Six completed college units in Childhood Education, Child Education, or Child Development, emphasis on 3-5 year olds. Working with School Age Groups in organizations such as Scouts, Church, YMCA and PTA and/or any successful job experience in similar fields.

Some experience with elementary age children. Current CPR, First Aide certificate (online courses will not be accepted). Provide copies of front and back of cards. All Instructional Aide positions require applicants to be "Highly Qualified". The law defines "Highly Qualified" as having a high school diploma or equivalent, AND one of the following (ATTACH): 2 years of…