Instructional Assistant I, Band.375 FTE (15 hrs. weekly)

CLASS TITLE : INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I

BASIC FUNCTION :

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; and assist in the preparation of instructional materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Tutor individual or small groups of students reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills practices and assignments in various subjects or assigned subject area; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; assist with the implementation of lesson plans.

Assist students in completing classroom assignments homework and projects; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions providing proper examples emotional support friendly attitude and general guidance; compile homework materials for absent students as needed.

Read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned by the position; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments.

Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; monitor students during outdoor activities as directed; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.

Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer copier overhead projector and laminator as assigned.

Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper supplies and materials.

Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe orderly and clean manner.

May be assigned to accompany students and teachers on field trips.

Attend mandatory trainings as required by your position.

OTHER DUTIES :

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Child guidance principles and practices;
• Safe practices in classroom activities;
• Basic subjects taught in local schools including arithmetic grammar spelling language music computers physical education reading and / or other subjects as assigned by the position;
• Basic instructional methods and techniques;
• Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary;
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct;
• Operation of standard office and classroom equipment;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy; and
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education (college level)

OR

Obtained an associates (or higher) degree

OR

Met (pass) an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading writing and mathematics OR reading writing and mathematics readiness.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

WORKING CONDITIONS : ENVIRONMENT :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Disaster Service Worker

CA Government Code 3100. It is hereby declared that the protection of the health and safety and preservation of the lives and property of the people of the state from the effects of natural manmade or war-caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or in extreme peril to life property and resources is of paramount state importance requiring the

responsible efforts of public and private agencies and individual furtherance of the exercise of the police power of the state in protection of its citizens and resources all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Key Skills

System Design,Classroom Experience,Learning Technology,Instructional Design,Adult Education,SCORM,LMS,Training & Development,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Captivate,Curriculum Development,Web Accessibility

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1