Instructional Aide I -2024-2025 School Year
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CAMINO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB TITLE: Instructional Aide I Purpose Statement: Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist in supervising classroom and other activities of students; present instructional material under the teacher=s direction to individual students or small groups; relieve teacher of routine clerical duties. Essential Job Functions: • Present, adapt and monitor instructional material to meet the individual student or small groups needs in conjunction with the teacher=s plan for the purpose of monitoring students= work. • Assist with the assessment of student learning for the purpose of assisting the teacher with designing lessons based on student needs. • Assist with clerical tasks (e.g. simple computer application, typing, duplicating, filing, recording attendance) for the purpose of assisting staff in the completion of their work activities. • Supervise students at play, during emergency drills, and on field trips for the purpose of ensuring student safety. • Maintain routine records for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. • Attend meetings (e.g. staff, parent/teacher) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. • Report or correct unsafe conditions for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment. • Provide an example to students in communication, self-control, and cooperation for the purpose of ensuring a positive learning environment. • Observe activities of students and independently follow through with behavior management programs for the purpose of assisting the teacher in maintaining order. • Prepare instructional materials and operate audio-visual equipment under teacher=s supervision for the purpose of assisting the teacher in the completion of his/her instructional activities. Job Requirements - Qualifications: • Experience: Successful interaction with children in a classroom or other structured setting. • Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required; A.A. degree, 48 semester units, or passage of a State or Local Academic Assessment is required for compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act. Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities: • Skills to communicate with students and motivate them to participate in learning activities; structure time effectively; direct individual and group activities; make accurate, simple computations; carry out oral and written instructions; make appropriate decisions on a timely basis; basic computer application; maintain cooperative relationships. • Knowledge of proper English usage; general early childhood development; strategies to motivate children to become involved in activities; record keeping techniques; appropriate safety precautions and hygiene standards; basic needs and requirements of students in the assigned program. • Abilities to stand for prolonged periods understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of student records; meet schedules and deadlines; read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and policies; rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of situations. Significant physical abilities include lifting carrying, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity and depth perception. • Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing: TB test clearance, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance. Successful completion of an A.A. Degree, 48 semester units, or a State or Local Proficiency Assessment.Requirements / QualificationsMaterials: The candidate selected for this position will need TB clearance, Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance, and either successful completion of an AA degree, 48 semester units, or pass a State Proficiency Exam.Proof of passing the Instructional Aide test, or you will need to take the test pending employment. Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters no more than 12 months old) ResumeComments and Other Information6 hours per day. Bilingual preferred.