(23-24) Cl5113 Instructional Aide (Classroom) @ Cottonwood School (This School Is Located In Aguanga, Ca)

POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title: Instructional Aide (Classroom)

Location: Cottonwood School

Work Hours/Days: 5 hours per day | Monday - Friday

Work Schedule: 9:00am-2:30pm

Work Year: School Session

Salary: $19.40 - $23.59 per hour (Range 20)

LATERAL TRANSFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST - Lateral transfer requests must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?
All applications are reviewed once the position is closed. Applicants will be notified via email of the status of their application. It is very important to watch for District emails as all communications will be done by email ONLY. Please check your spam settings on your email account to avoid missing these notifications. The status of your application can be viewed on the Application Status tab in your TalentED account.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All of the following documents MUST be attached to your application:

(A) Updated Resume (Detailed, updated resume (relevant to this position) and work experience information is REQUIRED, as it will be factored for the recruitment process and salary placement)

PLEASE NOTE: Failure to attach all required documents may cause you to be screened out. Documents received in person, via email or fax, and/or after the deadline will NOT be considered.

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (CLASSROOM)

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to assist teachers in the instruction of students individually, or in groups; in a classroom or similar learning situation. Full responsibility for appropriate instruction, training, curriculum materials, and evaluation procedures remain with the classroom teacher; and to do other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• File and record test scores, grades and other data in student records;
• Assist teacher in straightening or organize classroom or other learning facility;
• Assist teacher in preparing a variety of learning materials;
• Follow teacher's lesson plans and assist in preparation of plans based on teacher's direction and explanation of students academic needs;
• Assist teacher in preparing and maintain bulletin boards, interest centers, educational displays and teaching devices;
• May assist in administering, proctoring, and scoring tests and charting students progress;
• Operate or learn to operate electronic teaching machines and computer terminals;
• Assist teachers by providing instructional assistance to individuals and small groups in reviewing and reinforcing previously introduced skills;
• May assist teacher in prepare materials for parent meetings;
• Respect confidential nature of pupil records and school reports;
• Operate audio-visual equipment such as video tape decks, motion picture projectors, film strip and overhead projectors and collect equipment;
• Assist teachers in instructing students in the District's Alternative Program;
• Operate office equipment, such as typewriter and duplicator in the preparation of instructional materials, bulletins, rosters, or other materials;
• Assist in the evaluation of the instruction and the students' progress and problems;
• Accompany students on field trips;
• Perform a variety of routine clerical and record keeping activities such as taking roll, collecting monies, filling out forms and applications and correcting papers;
• May attend and participate in staff meetings concerning individual and group behavior adjustments of youth in special classes;
• May attend in-service training sessions, back-to-school nights, parent conferences, and other school activities;
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and monitor classroom, playground or other areas;

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Basic arithmetical concepts;
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.
• General needs and behavior patterns of students at the level to which assigned;
• Basic methods and techniques used in tutoring and ways to work effectively with students;
• Appropriate English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and language arts;

ABILITY TO

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills;
• Understand the basic concepts of child growth and development and possess a genuine liking for students;
• Keep records and perform routine clerical duties;
• Follow safety procedures and written & verbal instructions;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directives;
• Work autonomously;
• Perform repetitive & varied tasks;
• Respond appropriately to evaluation & changes in the work setting;
• Manage multiple tasks;
• Understand the particular needs of youth having behavioral problems in school.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Project a mature, constructive, stable, and healthy attitude in a learning environment;
• Make independent decisions;
• Organize tasks, set priorities, maintain work pace;

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.

EXPERIENCE

One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Physical Demands

Manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job; Sit, look down, turn neck (frequently); Walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, twist (occasionally); squat, kneel, push, pull, climb stairs (infrequently); Lift & carry items to 10 pounds (occasionally), to 25 pounds (infrequently); grasp/ manipulate materials and supplies (frequently); use seeing, hearing & speaking (continuously).

Working Conditions

Indoor classrooms, outdoor schoolyard & grounds. Exposure to: student & playground noise, seasonal temperatures, dust and wind.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Classified Bargaining Unit Position.

January 2004

Revised 4-14-14