Temporary TK Instructional Aide 6.25 hrs. per day (26-27 school year)

Job Summary

Applicant must be highly qualified as defined in NCLB.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Basic child guidance principles and practices. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic record-keeping techniques. ABILITY TO: Assist a certificated teacher with assigned instructional activities. Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment. Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of communities.

Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities. Print and write legibly. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.

Work cooperatively with others. Toileting and Transportation of student(s) (if needed ) Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures. Operate instructional and office equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Classroom and outdoor environment. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Seeing to monitor student behavior during classroom activities; hearing and speaking to exchange information related to classroom assignments; bending at the waist; kneeling, and standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Job Description / Essential Elements ABILITY TO:

1. Assist certrificated staff in daily instruction including (but not limited to): Academics-reading, writing, math concepts. Speech/Langauge-communication skills in English and Spanish. Leisure/recreation - recess, games and outings. Specialized subject areas- based on needs. Trasporting and toileting students if needed.
2. Assist certificated staff in individual and small group instruction of students in various learning situations including academic subjects, athletics and crafts.
3. Perform routine clerical and record keeping duties in support of classroom activiites, such as logging and reporting student attendance, student work, meal counts, incident reports and other records related to students' instruction. 4 Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
4. Print and write legibly, communicate effectively both orally and and in writing. Understand and follow oral and written directions.
5. Maintain cooperative relationships with all parents/care providers, staff, and students.
6. Provide oral Spanish/English translations for conferences with parents and/or students.
7. Other related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIORNMENT: Classroom and outdoor activities PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Seeing to monitior student behavior during classroom activies; Hearing and speaking to exchange information related to classroon activities: Bending at the waist, kneeling, sitting, standing, running and walking for extended periods of time.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Applicant must be highly qualified as defined in NCLB. Individuals are highly qualified if they have: 1. completed two years of study (48 units) at an institution of higher education: or 2. obtained an associate's bachelor's or master's degree, or 3 met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment.

knowledge of, and the ability to, assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. Verified by a copy of transcripts or test results. Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Proof of HS Graduation Resume Comments and Other Information Additional requirements upon job offer. Live Scan (Finger Printing) By employer Worksteps Physical Current TB test Proof of Hep B Valid ID Social Security Card