Substitute Instructional Assistant

Palmdale School District•Palmdale, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in assisting in educational programs including to prepare teaching materials, supervise students and to meet the education needs of students. Classes in this series are distinguished by level of education attained and years of experience. The Instructional Assistant I classification requires formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Requirements

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Completed two years or more of college units (48+ units); OR Received an AA degree or higher; OR Successfully complete our academic assessment which requires knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics.
Official college transcripts must be attached to the application to validate the degree awarded or completion of 48+ college units.
If official transcripts are not attached to the application, you will be required to take and pass the academic proficiency assessment in addition to the job-specific examination for this position.
Proof of Education: Completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement for the position.
A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.

Nice To Haves

Some of instructional assistant experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist teacher in the conduct of lessons and other classroom activities; prepare for and assist with various classroom activities; prepare for and assist with various classroom projects; general clean up after classroom projects.
Assist individual or small groups of students with academic skills; listen to and drill individuals or small groups of students in reading, spelling, math, and other subjects.
Observe students; answer questions; give individual instruction; counsel and calm students as needed.
Assist in maintaining order among the children in the classroom and on the school grounds.
Assist in supervising students during playground activities, bus loading and unloading, outings and other activities.
Assist teacher in preparation of instructional and testing materials; administer and score tests; correct papers; assist in the preparation of graphic and written teaching materials.
Assist teacher in assessing programs and materials to meet the needs of the children; collect, assemble and distribute textbooks, learning package materials, supplies, equipment, and other resource materials; assist in ordering instructional material and aids when necessary.
Perform routine duties and activities, such as grade recording in book, taking attendance and maintaining attendance records; fill out forms and applications as needed.
Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment, such as preparing bulletin board materials and decorate classroom.
Attend and participate in faculty, staff, inservice, and parent conferences and meetings as required.
Set up and operate audio-visual equipment, computer, copying machines and other related equipment that serve as aids in or to the instructional program.
Perform a variety of general clerical duties.
Perform related duties as assigned.