Newport Mesa Unified School District

Job Title: Instructional Assistant 

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director, Early Education, implement approved academic and enrichment class activities for Extended Day Programs; provide a safe and nurturing environment for student achievement; perform a variety of clerical support duties related to classroom activities; collect, maintain and input attendance data to assigned school program database.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from high school and two years working with children in an organized setting.

THE EXAMINATION: Eligibility list will be certified and established for six (6) months.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Implement approved academic, enrichment and recreational activities for students; provide homework assistance and instructional support to students.

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for student achievement.

• Prepare and organize instructional materials to promote student learning.

• Collect, maintain and input attendance data into assigned school program database.

• Monitor students in the classroom and computer lab: supervise students during recess and sports activities; guide students into safe play activities.

• Assist students to develop communication skills, enhance character traits and serve as an appropriate language model.

• Coordinate the distribution of snacks to students.

• Perform routine first aid and seek assistance for non-routine illnesses or injuries.

• Prepare, collect and maintain a variety of records, logs, notes and files.

• Assist in the collection, preparation and maintenance of screening and assessment data.

   

• Communicate with school site staff regarding student participation.

• Attend meetings sessions with designated staff to discuss issues or concerns.

• Maintain classroom in as safe, sanitary and orderly condition.

• Communicate with personnel and parents to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

• Inventory and replenish classroom supplies as needed.

• Operate a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional equipment; including a computer and assigned software.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct.
• Student behavior management techniques.
• District and site policies, procedures and regulations.
• Instructional methods, techniques and subject matter.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Basic subjects taught in the district schools, including English, science, history, reading, and math.
• Requirements of maintaining a classroom in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Goals and objectives of assigned program.
• Basic record keeping techniques.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Basic First Aid techniques.
• Operation of standard office equipment, including a computer and appropriate software.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Nutrition needs for students.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan develop and implement enrichment activities.
• Provide instructional support.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures  applicable to child care.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Understand and follow oral directions.

• Communicate effectively with others.

• Supervise planned educational, enrichment and recreational activities

• Operate a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional equipment, a computer and assigned software

• Administer basic first aid as needed.

• Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.

• Monitor and evaluate student progress.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• To perform playground supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Classroom and playground settings

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