Instructional Aide

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: To work closely with the classroom teacher and other certificated staff in completion of assignments, including the supervision of children, and tasks that may be performed by non-credentialed staff. Bilingual positions in this classification require fluency in a second language.

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: To work closely with the classroom teacher and other certificated staff in completion of assignments, including the supervision of children, and tasks that may be performed by non-credentialed staff. Bilingual positions in this classification require fluency in a second language.

Positions in this classification are supervised by the Principal. Certificated staff as designated provides direction. This classification exercises no supervision.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists teachers by providing direct instruction to small groups or individual students.
• Assists students in improving mathematical, reading and language skills to proficiency.
• Assists the teacher in assessing student academic growth including assisting with grading and correcting student work.
• Works closely with certificated staff in maintaining a safe learning environment and communicates student concerns with the classroom teacher.
• Supervises and works with students under the supervision of certificated staff.
• Performs clerical duties involved with classroom activities, such as cutting stencils, compiling instructional materials, operating office equipment to create classroom copies, laminating student work, and issuing, collecting and maintaining classroom supplies.
• Operates audio-visual equipment.
• Uses basic computer skills to assist students with keyboarding skills to write or conduct research using the internet.
• Assists children with basic personal care.
• Attend workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings, and committees as required.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Completion of at least 48 semester units (or 72 quarter units) at the college level, OR
• Possession of an Associate's or higher level degree, OR
• Pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

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• Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

• RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).
• ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 30A. Most positions in this class work 6-8 hours/9 months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).
• BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

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The Examination

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%
• Bilingual Certification. WEIGHT:
  Pass/Fail. This certification is required for bilingual positions in the class.
• Assessment Examination. WEIGHT:
  Pass/Fail. This requirement can be met by one of the following:
  Completion of at least 48 semester units or (72 quarter units) at the college level, OR Possession of an Associate’s or higher-level degree, OR pass the Assessment Examination.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of one year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Person nel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office.

Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district. District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the “Work Experience” section of the…