Instructional Assistant - Yard Duty Job Rio Vista area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Instructional Assistant I - Yard Duty

Instructional Assistant I

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Definition

Under supervision, observes and monitors students, facilities, and parking area of assigned school; and performs routine clerical duties in support of school operations.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the entry level class in the Instructional Assistant series. This class is distinguished from the Instructional Assistant II, which requires the performance of more complex tasks and duties assisting students in the classroom and providing support to teachers which require ability to work with written materials and prepare written reports. This class differs from Instructional Assistant III in that the latter requires additional training for assisting students that have learning or physical disabilities.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from Principal, Vice Principal, or assigned teacher.

Duties

Essential Functions:

Assist teachers in the classroom; circulate in the classroom and work with students requiring additional assistance.

Provide supportive assistance to teachers, including copying, typing, filing and related clerical functions, compile material for lesson plans.

Monitors the grounds and facilities of assigned school campus including lunch areas, restrooms, parking areas, locker rooms, and meeting the school bus; enforce school and District rules and regulations; recommend disciplinary actions, as necessary.

Assist in set-up and serve during morning nutrition.

Supervises or assists in the supervision of student eating areas; enforces school procedures related to eating areas including cleaning lunch tables, trash disposal, and related matters.

Supervises playground activities of students during lunch and recess; prevents rough and dangerous play activities and ensures that students stay in designated areas.

Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior and an appreciation of human diversity; promotes and encourages high standards for student behavior; encourages a clean campus environment.

Ensure that school regulations, rules, and policies regarding student behavior and safety are followed, reports violations of school rules or illegal actions to administrators when appropriate.

Ensure that no unauthorized persons are on the school grounds during lunch and recess and that students do not leave the grounds during that time without permission, reports presence of unauthorized persons to appropriate administrators.

Assists in emergencies; uses good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist an injured or physically ill student; may administer minor first aid; summons further aid as necessary; reports accidents.

Reports on unsafe conditions.

Performs a variety of routine clerical duties in support of school operations including, but not limited to, copying, laminating, and binding materials, and preparing materials for distribution.

May supervise students in a classroom or during various activities.

Consistent and regular attendance is required due to the nature of the job.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Marginal Functions:

Ensure a safe and clean learning environment for students.

Prepare displays.

Attends trainings and meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and receiving updated current information on best practices as directed by the site or District administrator.

Perform miscellaneous clerical functions as needed.

Basic computer skills for emails, training, and student assistance.

May interpret/translate communications to parents/students if necessary.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Rules and regulations concerning school campus control, security, and safety.

Techniques and methods of student supervision.

Acceptable methods used in controlling students in various situations, Student behavior management strategies and techniques.

Effective methods of controlling student behavior.

Basic English, grammar, and arithmetic.

Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment.

Basic first aid and CPR.

Ability to:

Supervise, monitor and assist students.

Work effectively with students.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, effectively with adults and students.

Maintain emotional control and composure under stressful situations and in difficult situations; effectively react to emergencies.

Perform effectively and assertively in situations requiring tact, diplomacy and good judgment.

Appropriately manage student behavior and guide students toward acceptable social behavior. Perform routine clerical work.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Maintain effective…