Instructional Aide Pre-K and TK - Cesar Chavez Elementary (A01)

San Francisco Unified School District•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher/administrator, assists in the direct delivery of instruction in a classroom setting. The primary objective of such assistance is to affect learning for mastery by implementing both developmental and remedial methods in basic skill areas and content areas. The employee assists certificated staff by implementing lesson plans (activities which include reviewing and correcting the work of pupils), participating in parent conferences, proctoring examinations, keeping relevant records, operating instructional equipment in appropriate instructional settings, as well as performing related duties as required. Some positions may require conversational and written skills in a specific language(s) other than English related to the needs of the assignment. An ability to translate and adapt materials to and from English into that language(s) may also be required. Some positions may require that the employee furnish a certificate of clearance from the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to meet District insurability.

Requirements

An Associates Degree or higher or 48 college units and a high school diploma or passing of CBEST and a high school diploma and completion of six semester units of ECE.
Passing of a Spanish bilingual exam is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
A flexible, “can do” work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

Responsibilities

Assists in planning lessons and preparing instructional materials.
Supervises and/or tutors individuals or small groups of pupils in specific skill and/or content areas.
Conducts planned lessons with assigned groups in the classroom or other assigned educational location.
Assists in explaining subject matter to pupils.
Administers tests and examinations, and reviews, corrects and re-reviews assignments.
Maintains individual pupil profiles and/or portfolios.
Prepares, operates, and maintains instructional equipment and supplies such as audiovisual equipment, computers, laboratory equipment, and other teaching machines. May also procure and store such equipment.
Issues various supplies and equipment to pupils.
Maintains necessary records pertaining to instructional equipment and supplies.
Assists in maintaining classroom discipline to provide a positive learning environment.
Enforces classroom and school rules.
Assists in behavior management and discipline among pupils on field trips and at school site activities.
May assist other designated school staff in monitoring halls, locker areas, cafeteria, yard, auditorium, gymnasium, lavatories, and other areas of the site in accordance with program regulations.
Renders first aid in compliance with modern precautionary methods.
Reports disciplinary problems and injury incidents to the proper supervisor.
May assist the professional staff in publicizing educational development programs by issuing information, objectives, and functions of the program.
Supervises mealtime while eating with children.
Assists in preparation and distribution of snacks and meals.
Assists in supervision of lavatories.
Performs related duties as required.