Instructional Aide (Transitional Kindergarten) & (Restricted)

Los Angeles Unified School District

2d • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:
• Completion of 48 semester units or 72 quarter units from a recognized college or university;
• Possession of an associate or higher degree, from a recognized college or university;
• Receipt of a passing score on both the District Proficiency test AND the Instructional Assistance Test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in a school, community organization, daycare, or other professional environment
• A strong understanding of safety rules, hygiene habits, and the standards of courtesy and behavior expected of young children
• The ability to read aloud with ease and expression
• The capacity to enforce safety rules and behavioral expectations in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Ability to operate basic instructional and audio-visual equipment
• Work effectively as a member of an instructional team
• Select and use developmentally appropriate materials
• Communicate information clearly to students with varying levels of understanding
• Assist students in developing independent self-care skills
• Perform the physical tasks involved in preparing and presenting instructional activities

Responsibilities

• Assists a teacher in the supervision and implementation of instructional support utilizing standardized procedures, as directed by the classroom teacher, that are aligned with the California Kindergarten Common Core State Standards for extended kindergarten students.
• Assists with comprehension of age-appropriate text so students are exposed to a variety of literature in different genre.
• Organizes and implements small group and/or individual activities according to a teacher’s lesson plan to reinforce and follow-up on learning activities.
• Assists in providing experiences to promote social-emotional skills and enforcing and monitoring positive behavior practices, safety rules, and appropriate standards of behavior.
• Assists in providing engaging activities to develop early math, science, and language skills and prompts critical thinking through questions aligned with the teacher’s lesson plan.
• Sets up a variety of culturally diverse instructional aids, displays and exhibits under the direction of a teacher and aligned with the teacher’s lesson plan.
• Assists teachers on curricular trips by helping students with concept development, physical needs, and the development of appropriate behavior.
• Monitors and reports student progress regarding performance and behavior.
• Assist students with developing appropriate toileting practices and assists students to clean up and change soiled clothing.
• Provides student-centered, differentiated tutoring under the supervision of the teacher for individual students and/or small groups in areas of physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and language development of children.
• Assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids, media, computer terminals and software programs, as necessary.
• Conducts daily health screening of children.

Benefits

• District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Up to 13 days paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED