Substitute Instructional Assistant - General Education; Transitional Kindergarten & Elementary

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students in improving their reading, writing, vocabulary, math, computer skills and other subject areas; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; tutor students in assigned subject matters.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students in improving their reading, writing, vocabulary, math, computer skills and other subject areas; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; tutor students in assigned subject matters.

• Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and supervise student drills and assignments; assist students with reading, writing, math, computer skills and other subject areas as assigned by the position.
• Administer, monitor and score a variety of tests; rephrase materials and explain instructions as needed.
• Prepare instructional materials in accordance with grade level, lesson plans and appropriate reading collection; work with students in handwriting, phonics, letter recognition and other activities.
• Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials, scoring papers and recording grades; prepare and maintain student records and cum files as necessary.
• Provide support to the teacher by preparing for daily activities, setting up work areas, displays and exhibits; distribute and collect paper, supplies and materials; assist with gathering materials for projects and preparing handouts, folders and classroom worksheets.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; accompany students on field trips as assigned.
• Monitor adult and student volunteers in programs including SOAR and others; recruit volunteers and train and advise volunteers as needed; record student and volunteer attendance.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned; operate instructional and audio‑visual equipment.
• Participate in staff meetings and in‑services training programs as assigned.
• Provide work direction and guidance to volunteers as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE:

At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record‑keeping techniques.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Operation of office machines and keyboard equipment.

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment.
• Assist students in improving their reading, writing, vocabulary, math, computer skills and other subject areas.
• Monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance.
• Tutor students in assigned subject matters.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Monitor and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

One year experience working with children in an organized setting.

Classroom or other learning environments.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to monitor students and read a variety of materials.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.