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Instructional Assistant - Robert Semple Elementary School - #2INAELE006
Job Number:
26841299
Company Name:
Benicia Unified
Job Location:
Benicia, CA US
Job Category:
Education, Training, & Library
Instructional Assistant - Robert Semple Elementary School - #2INAELE006
If you are unable to electronically attach any supporting documentation: Please MAIL to: Benicia Unified School District Attn: Classified Technician 350 East K Street Benicia, CA 94510 Be sure to include a cover letter stating the position(s) you have applied for on line thru EdJoin. DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. PLEASE USE U.S. MAIL OR OTHER SERVICE TO DELIVER HARD COPIES TO OUR OFFICE. Fingerprint and TB Clearance will be required as conditions of employment The filling of this position is contingent on board approval You will be contacted by phone if selected for an interviewBenicia Unified Instructional Assistant BENICIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT DEFINITION Under supervision, to assist teachers in classroom operations; to assist teachers in instruction and the reinforcement of instruction of students individually and in small groups in accordance with instructions; to provide instructional record keeping support; to perform routine clerical duties; and to perform related work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a broad working level instructional support class. Positions assigned to this class assist classroom teachers and instructional specialists in a variety of programs and instructional settings. Incumbents have as a primary and continuing assignment the support and reinforcement of instruction designed and planned by a professional staff member and the performance of routine instructional-related clerical work. Incumbents may be assigned to specialized learning programs and may learn the characteristics of the program through on-the-job training and workshop attendance, however the entrance requirements of all positions in this class are highly similar, except where personality may be a factor in the final selection. Positions in this class are differentiated from Instructional Assistant - Bilingual positions in that positions which are designated as Bilingual require an employee who is certified as bilingual and/or bi-literate in one or more designated languages, in addition to English. Positions in this class provide routine, incidental physical assistance to students, as necessary; however it is not the primary purpose of positions in this class to provide physical support to students. Positions in this class are not assigned physical support duties that require specialized medical procedures training. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The tasks listed in this section are representative of duties assigned to positions in this class. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the tasks assigned to positions in the class, and it is not expected that all of the tasks listed are necessarily assigned to all positions in the class. As assigned by the instructional professional, work with students individually and in small groups to read and discuss what was read; to complete arithmetic assignments and drill on facts; to review spelling words, sound words phonetically, and complete spelling assignments; to practice writing skills; to assist students in keyboarding and the use of computers and ancillary equipment in the classroom, library and other learning centers; to assist students in English language acquisition and reinforce instruction to ESL students; to reinforce teacher lessons and encourage students; to collect homework; to pass out class work; to present enrichment instruction/projects under the guidance of the classroom teacher; to read to class and groups; monitor and correct student behavior; discuss student progress with teacher. Assist classroom teacher in preparation for and presentation of lessons to students; set-up learning areas and projects; prepare material for games and projects; put up and take down bulletin boards and classroom displays; display student work; assign class work and homework in accordance with teacher's plans; set up and operate audio visual equipment; turn on computers, load software, format desktop, assign access codes to students, set-up student folders, and check computer and peripheral equipment for proper functioning; format, label and make back-up computer disks; attach cables to peripheral equipment and CPU and plug equipment into electrical outlets; print student reports of computer assisted instruction. Administer and score tests using answer key; and record test results. Correct student work, compute and record grades in accordance with instructions provided by teacher; file work in student portfolios. Monitor, assist, and direct the work of students; implement/maintain program activities and decorum in the temporary absence of teacher; support substitute teachers in the implementation of classroom instruction and individual student instructional programs. Monitor students on the playground during recess and lunch periods; monitor students as they arrive and leave school and wait for busses and parent transportation; accompany and supervise students on field trips; participate in physical activities with assigned students. Instruct and model appropriate social behaviors. Use manual and automated recordkeeping methods to maintain student absence records; prepare and send notices of unsatisfactory behavior; maintain class lists and student data; prepare requisitions for classroom supplies and materials; prepare forms and letters; record money for field trips, special activities, and fund raisers and inventory classroom materials and equipment. Answer the telephone; Laminate instructional materials. Contact parents to report absence and behavior problems at the request of a teacher. Provide physical assistance to students, such as in tying shoes, putting on jackets, washing hands, getting up after falling, picking up objects which have fallen, putting objects (such as lunch) away, reaching high places, etc., assist disabled students, in addition, in routine physical activities, such as moving or pushing wheelchairs, carrying their materials for them, keyboarding words on classroom or communications computer, and in other ways that does not require specialized medical knowledge and training or heavy lifting. Participate in disaster preparedness drills. Assist in maintaining an appropriate instructional environment by organizing materials, cleaning up work areas after learning activities, putting materials away after use, cleaning sink and desk and table tops, emptying trash and sweeping floors; pack materials for storage during off track periods; unpack materials and prepare classroom for student use. Guide and assist parent volunteers. Participate in District mandated training and retraining programs. Perform related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: General concepts presented in K-12 curriculum. Practical learning patterns and behavior. Basic concepts of child and adolescent development and of the respective behavior characteristics. General needs and behavior of students at the assigned age level. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Reading and writing in English and phonics and basic reading principles. Number concepts and general arithmetic to basic algebra level. Operation of standard office equipment. Basic record-keeping techniques. Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Ability to: Communicate in English with students and motivate them to participate in learning activities. Learn and adapt to new procedures and conditions. Recognize hazards to safety. Learn laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to public education and related to the program to which they are assigned. Perform routine clerical work. Maintain accurate records. Learn to use classroom technology, audio/visual equipment and other instructional equipment. Supervise students in classrooms, on field trips, and out-of-doors. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Must meet No Child Left Behind requiremen
