Instructional Assistant - Caruthers Elementary - Special Education

Caruthers Unified School District•Caruthers, CA

58d•Onsite

About The Position

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist teachers with the preparation of instructional materials; tutor students in assigned subject areas. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects. Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, operating equipment, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs. Assist assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans; administer various tests; grade student tests and assignments; record grades. Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior. Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, paper cutter and laminator. Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner. Direct group activities of students as assigned; accompany students on field trips as assigned. Attend and participate in parent conferences and a variety of meetings as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Child guidance principles and practices. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Basic instructional methods and techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. Operation of standard office and classroom equipment. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic record-keeping techniques. ABILITY TO: Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment. Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relatinships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures. Operate standard office and classroom equipment. Observe health and safety regulations. Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with children in an organized setting. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Classroom and playground equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assit students. Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF: Child guidance principles and practices.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO: Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relatinships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with children in an organized setting.
Resume
Associate Degree, 48 semester units or have passed the Paraprofessional Exam

Responsibilities

Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher
Monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects.
Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, operating equipment, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials
Confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
Assist assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans
Administer various tests
Grade student tests and assignments
Record grades.
Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures
Report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, paper cutter and laminator.
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures
Maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
Direct group activities of students as assigned
Accompany students on field trips as assigned.
Attend and participate in parent conferences and a variety of meetings as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.