Instructional Assistant-Transitional Kindergarten

Carlsbad, USD of•Carlsbad, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, the Transitional Kindergarten Assistant will perform paraprofessional instructional activities to care, supervise, and provide academic support to students; assist certificated staff in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of Transitional Kindergarten students in a classroom setting; assist students with developing behavioral skills; perform a variety of instructional support activities to assist students in learning curriculum. This is an open recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacant positions for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The eligibility list will be used to fill any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year, or until depleted. Typical vacancies in this classification work 7 hours per day or 4 hours per day, 205 days per school year. The recruitment process will consist of a training and experience evaluation and a structured interview.

Requirements

Complete at least 48 semester units of study at an institution of higher education (college level) OR obtained an associate's (or higher) degree OR met (passed) an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in the readiness and teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
Knowledge of grade-level mathematics, language arts, and other academic subjects.
Knowledge of methods of addressing and correcting student behavior.
Knowledge of safe practices in classroom activities.
Knowledge of subjects taught in District elementary.
Knowledge of developmental needs of young children.
Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques.
Knowledge of classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Knowledge of operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Knowledge of record-keeping and filing techniques.
Knowledge of First aid and CPR procedures.
Ability to take initiative in beginning tasks and following them through to completion.
Ability to use critical thinking and innovation to solve problems.
Ability to handle stressful situations with tact and professionalism.
Ability to work interactively as a team member.
Ability to adapt to a variety of situations and environments.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and relate to students/adults with special needs.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward transitional Kindergarten students.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to demonstrate ability to be dependable.
Ability to lift and carry students as assigned by position.
Ability to operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.

Responsibilities

Assist certificated staff by providing benchmark (grade-level) and academic instruction to support individual or small groups of Transitional Kindergarten students in a classroom.
Confer with certificated staff concerning lesson plans and site materials to meet student needs.
Assist with the implementation of lesson plans and instructional activities.
Observe and track academic progress and behavior of students and provide updates to assigned teacher.
Monitor and assist students at varying levels of ability with completing assignments and educational activities; explain and ensure student understanding of classroom assignments and homework instruction.
Read to students and assist students with reading activities, observe their reading abilities; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments.
Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; enforce appropriate student behavior and ensure student understanding of classroom rules; monitor students during outdoor activities, recess, eating, field trips, and various other activities as assigned; plan and facilitate structured playground activities; assist students by answering questions by providing proper examples and behavioral guidance.
Assist students with performing and developing daily living and behavioral skills; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing of students as needed; assist students with personal hygiene as required.
Provide classroom support by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other assigned areas in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
Administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist students with other health care activities as required.
Assist students with operating computers and utilizing software and internet applications.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials, scoring student tests and assignments, recording grades and taking and recording attendance, and maintaining various records related to student progress reports, assisting with scheduling meetings, appointments and services as assigned.
Attend and participate in various meetings, conferences and in-services as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.