Instructional Aide - Classroom

THE POSITION

Under general supervision of an administrator, performs a variety of instructional and routine clerical duties designed to free the instructor from routine work related to the program.

There are currently multiple part-time openings (10 months, 15–30 hours per week). Salary placement will be on Range 13 of the CSEA Salary Schedule. Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($20.25 per hour) of this salary range.

This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full time, part time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for six months. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.

Answers to supplemental questions and proof of your highest obtained education or transcripts must be submitted with your application. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) or fax them to Silvia Lagunas at .

• Assists in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.
• Tutors individuals in small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activity.
• Monitors and assists students through drill, practice, and study activities following the presentation of instructional concepts by certificated instructional personnel.
• Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines, and equipment.
• Assists certificated instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
• Maintains student records and files.
• Disciplines children in classroom or work center.
• Assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials for use with individual and small groups of students.
• Monitors resource centers and assists students in the utilization of center material and equipment.
• Makes simple arithmetical calculations.
• Grades papers.

• Some positions may assist students in a computer lab.
• Maintain a computer lab.
• Distribute and maintain an inventory of textbooks, supplies, and equipment.
• Collects, assembles, catalogs, and distributes resource materials.
• May assist in providing minor first aid to students with minor illnesses or injuries.
• May assist with recess and/or detention supervision.
• Assist in parent conferences.
• Maintain student records and files.
• All positions perform other related duties as directed.

Employees in this classification stand, walk, bend, use fingers repetitively, speak clearly, hear normal conversation, have depth perception, color vision and see small details and long distances well.

Employees in this classification work primarily indoors, in direct contact with students, the public and other district staff, exposed to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.), exposed to severe contagious illnesses/disease (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), without guidance from supervisor.

Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent and one of the following:

• A minimum of 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework.
• An Associate's or higher degree.
• Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics.

• Communicate effectively by reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students.
• Perform routine clerical work.
• Make simple arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Operate a typewriter and other office equipment after training.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.