Lead Instructional Assistant-Early Childhood

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We are committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education taught by highly qualified and motivated staff committed to the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. Our mission at the Shasta County Office of Education, "To be leaders in educational excellence, offering support to schools and community to ensure Shasta County students receive a quality education preparing them for high school graduation and success in career and college".

It is a mission we do not take lightly. We are accountable to our clients, not only in providing a quality education for our youth, but also in maintaining sound management practices and care in how we provide oversight to the 25 school districts in Shasta County. Together with the school district superintendents we have developed common goals centered around collaboration and support for all students throughout Shasta County.

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POSITION TITLE:

Lead Instructional Assistant-Early Childhood-State Preschool

Purpose The job of Lead Instructional Assistant-Early Childhood-State Preschool is done to provide support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; to provide support to teacher/s and staff; and to take on the role of teacher in his/her absence. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator/Supervisor.

Essential Functions

* Adapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials; also, plans curriculum on lesson plans under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting program regulations.

* Assists with the development and implementation of instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. under the supervision of assigned teacher, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and or reinforcing learning concepts.

* Assists students, individually or in small groups, with classroom activities (e.g. language, literacy, numerics, etc.) for the purpose of introducing, practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching individual developmental goals academic goals.

* Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

* Completes anecdotal observations for the purpose of assisting in the collection of assessment support.

* Conducts on-going assessments of children for the purpose of assisting teacher with the completion of regional assessments.

* Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

* Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.

* Provides immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, hygiene, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.

* Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, inappropriate social behavior, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

* Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, behavioral incidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

* Supervise and zone children in all activities through out the day for the purpose of ensuring the safety of all children.

* Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the preparation and implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.

* Visually supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Other Functions

* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required…