Community Work Experience Instructional Assistant (2 Positions)

Qualifications

• Command of the English language
• Knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations, as well as general needs and behaviors of students
• Proper classroom supervision techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of designated academic, vocational, and/or specialized areas of learning sufficient to instruct students at a specified level of achievement
• Skill to verbally communicate in an effective and tactful manner
• Ability to write clearly and understand the needs of assigned students and to effectively relate to these needs in a learning situation
• Ability to learn the requirements of students in specific learning programs to which assigned
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Ability to supervise students in a variety of situations
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate classroom records and files
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, typewriter, copy machines, tape recorders, and projectors
• Ability to maintain calm and patience in stressful situations
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in an independent manner
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• Ability to assist teachers in instructing individuals and small groups of students in various learning situations including basic academic subjects, self-help, social integration, vocational skills, personal hygiene, etc.
• Ability to supervise students in the performance of Ruggenberg Career Center community job-related experience placements on a daily or regular basis
• Ability to assist in the preparation and transporting of students from the classroom into the community for job exploration
• Ability to provide teachers and school administrators with relevant feedback and information on student progress through observation and daily contact
• Ability to assist in preparing and maintaining required paperwork, records, and reports for assigned program area as necessary
• Ability to perform related duties as required
• Ability to speak, read, and write a specified foreign language where required
• Ability to administer first aid for minor injuries
• Ability to learn physical requirements and/or specific needs of the students
• Clerical experience and work involving the supervision of students is desirable
• Completion of the twelfth grade is required, preferably supplemented by college-level courses

One of the following is required and must be submitted:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Proof of passing Paraprofessional Exam from any district
• AA Degree or higher
• At least 48 college units
• Passing CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test)

Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License. A current copy of DMV driving record will be required of successful candidate prior to employment. A substance abuse test at District expense is required as a condition of employment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position will also be subject to random and for-cause substance abuse testing during the term of employment. A criminal history check will be required of successful candidate prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teacher(s) in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students
• Perform a variety of instructional support and student care activities
• Perform related duties in the maintenance of an effective learning and training environment at the Ruggenberg Career Center
• Receive direct to limited supervision from certificated teacher(s) and/or school site administrator within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures
• Provide a variety of responsible instructional support activities to enhance the educational environment within the District
• Engage in a high degree of positive contact with both students and certificated staff at the Center, as well as community/job-related personnel

Pay

Starting salary: $2,437.90 (monthly)

Schedule

Number of months: 9.4 (to begin as soon as possible)

Number of hours: 7 (daily working hours 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)