Instructional Assistant I

Rowland Unified School District • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, reinforces teacher's lesson plans working with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis; provides classroom support activities; maintains student discipline; scores tests using key and records data; and performs other related duties as required. Positions in the specialized language classes require incumbents to assist non and limited English-speaking students in their primary language. Incumbents receive direction and supervision from a teacher and are normally assigned to the elementary level but may be assigned up to secondary or adult education classes. While the majority of assistants are assigned to one classroom, an assistant may work in multiple classrooms, grade levels and curriculum. Teachers are readily available, provide lesson plans and may discuss daily classroom activities with assistant. Student motivation and disciplinary techniques (e.g., oral reprimands/reinforcements, stickers, placing names on chalkboards) may be utilized by assistants without supervisory direction for the purpose of maintaining a controlled, structured classroom environment. Students in the classes may range from low achievers to gifted and may include students with learning disabilities and limited or non-English speaking proficiencies. Errors may impact the educational program and create poor public relations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework, OR an Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university, OR pass an assessment demonstrating knowledge of assisting in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics
• Six months of experience working with students or school-aged children in a school or structured setting
• Ability to speak and read a second language (for bilingual positions)
• Ability to speak, read and write a second language (for bilingual/biliterate positions)
• Provide a copy of High School Diploma or equivalent; OR College transcripts on letterhead/watermarked paper or Diploma
• Transcripts or diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Support the Physical Education classes which take place primarily OUTDOORS
• Assist TK students with their toileting needs

Responsibilities

• Reinforces teacher's lesson plans working with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis
• Provides classroom support activities
• Maintains student discipline
• Scores tests using key and records data
• Performs other related duties as required
• Assists non and limited English-speaking students in their primary language (for specialized language classes)
• May work in multiple classrooms, grade levels and curriculum
• Utilizes student motivation and disciplinary techniques for maintaining a controlled, structured classroom environment

Benefits

• Most positions work five and a half (5.5) hours per day, five (5) days per week, nine and a half (9.5) months a year
• Eligibility lists are being established to fill current and future vacancies and hire substitutes for the next six months
• Advanced salary step placement may be available upon initial hire
• Veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service may receive additional credit points

What This Job Offers

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