Instructional Aide

Primary Function

Support teachers in implementing an integrated, standards-based curriculum that utilizes constructivist instructional methods in the appropriate subject matter and grade level.

Support teachers in creating and maintaining a healthy and safe learning environment that demonstrates respect for all and supports student success.

Essential Functions

• Support the Teacher in the delivery of a prepared curriculum.
• Affiliate with maintaining a classroom environment that supports learning utilizing constructivist methods.
• Utilize and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Provide information to the Teacher as requested in a timely manner, as necessary, to assist with planning, assessment, and review of progress.
• Collaborate with peers (grade level, cluster, enrichment, special education team, volunteers, etc.) in order to enhance the instructional environment.
• Build personal relationships with all students that demonstrate respect and compassion.
• Help to maintain a classroom atmosphere that is safe, accepting, positive, and interactive.
• Under the supervision of the Teacher, adapt instruction to enrich the academic experience and serve diverse learning styles.
• Introduce all students to vocabulary, concepts, materials, and experiences to enhance overall academic opportunities and success.
• Affiliate with supervising a group of students in the temporary absence of the Teacher when notified by the Administration.
• Share your professional perspective with the Teacher through respectful and thoughtful dialogue to enhance instructional strategies.
• Cooperate with all recommendations and direction from the Teacher and/or your supervisor in all instructional situations.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Communicate professionally and accurately with parents.
• Respond to communications (phone messages, emails, notes, etc.) in a respectful and timely manner.
• Participate professionally in scheduled meetings and trainings.
• Model professional behaviors and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the broader community.
• Maintain reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality.

Other Functions

• Periodically serve as a Lead Substitute (if credentialed).
• Affiliate with assisting in other school programs when necessary.

Knowledge

• Facilitation strategies and approaches to creating and maintaining an environment of safety, respect, and learning;
• Cultural and socio-economic differences in the student population;
• Conflict resolution strategies to support healthy social development in children;
• Class/group behavior management strategies;
• Professional skills for collaboration and teamwork with other education professionals;
• Written and oral communications skills.

Ability

• Supervise and support students in small group activities;
• Create and maintain a safe, respectful learning environment;
• Meet the needs of a diverse student population;
• Support student social and emotional development;
• Work collaboratively and professionally with the Larchmont Schools team;
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to support student success.

Use Modern Technology

• For instructing,
• Communicating,
• and reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Continual speaking;
• standing for long periods of time;
• frequency sitting, reaching, walking, bending, grasping and pinching;
• occasional lifting and carrying;
• squatting, twisting, or kneeling.

Environment

• Uneven surfaces,
• noise,
• quick work pace.

Requires Effective Under Stress

• Under stressful situations and respond to the unpredictable behaviors of students.

Freelance Working Conditions

• Frequent use of computer screen.
• Occasionally involves working outdoors and exposure to inclement weather.
• Infrequently involves exposure to traffic congestion.
• May rarely involve exposure to biohazardous waste.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• (*) High School Diploma;
• (*) Minimum of two years of college (48 semester units completed);
• (*) Valid California 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit (preferred);
• (*) Familiarity working with students in a tutoring environment;
• (*) TB clearance & and DOJ fingerprint clearance;
• (*) Possess/maintain valid infant, child and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification.