Instructional Assistant- Classroom

Classified Employee's Salary Range: A-24

This recruitment is to maintain a six (6) month eligibility list for current and future vacancies and substitute opportunities.

Vacancies are usually 3 - 6 hours per day, Monday - Friday

Under the general supervision of a certificated teacher and a site administrator, assists the teacher by providing instructional support to individuals and small groups of students in regular classrooms, monitors and reports student progress regarding performance and behavior and provides clerical and other support assistance related to instructional activities. The Instructional Assistant Classroom also assists students in becoming successful in their academic, social and emotional development.

Positions in the Instructional Assistant Classroom classification are established to assist certificated teachers in creating successful learning opportunities for students in regular classrooms. Incumbents perform their duties with initiative and independent judgment within standardized procedures as directed by the classroom teacher. Incumbents serve as assistants to the teacher. The full responsibility for appropriate instruction, training, instructional materials and evaluation procedures remains with the teacher.

EDUCATION:

• Completed 48 units at an institution of higher learning; OR
• Obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree; OR
• Must pass the District's Instructional Assistant written examination demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness.

EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) months paid or volunteer experience that has provided first-hand knowledge of the needs of school aged children and young people.

Note:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Works with students in small groups and/or on an individual basis in regular classrooms to instruct, reinforce and follow up on learning activities.
• Assists in the preparation, modification and implementation of lesson plans, instructional materials and learning aids as directed by the teacher, including scoring student reports and papers; and administering, monitoring and scoring a variety of tests (this does not include the administration of standardized assessment measures).
• Observes students and assists in the supervision and modeling of appropriate student behavior through positive reinforcement techniques and implementation of a teacher designed behavior management system.
• Confers with teachers concerning student progress and to determine programs, activities and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Performs clerical support duties, such as preparing, typing and copying instructional materials; recording grades; preparing and maintaining student files, and records as necessary, including confidential records; and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
• Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids, media, and computer terminals and software programs.
• Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating VCR, movie, slide, film strip and overhead projectors and other audio-visual equipment; and maintaining cassettes, tapes, etc.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Basic needs, characteristics and behavior of children and adolescents.
• Correct English usage, spelling, vocabulary, syntax, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic arithmetical concepts.
• Routine record keeping.

• Be aware of and sensitive to the needs of all children, their cultures, languages, life styles and capabilities.
• Establish rapport with and gain the confidence of…