Instructional Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Command of the English language
• Knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations
• General needs and behaviors of students and students' recreational activities involving sports, games, arts and crafts
• Ability to understand and relate to the needs of high school students
• Learn the requirements of students in specific learning programs to which assigned
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Supervise students in a variety of situations
• Establish and maintain accurate classroom records and files
• Operate standard office equipment including computer keyboarding, copy machines, tape recorders and projectors
• Maintain calm and patience in stressful situations
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• Clerical experience and work involving the supervision of students is desirable

DUTIES OF POSITION:

• Assist a certificated teacher in the instruction, supervision and training of an individual or group of students
• Provide a variety of instructional support, student care activities, and related duties in the maintenance of an effective learning environment
• Under supervision, provide a variety of responsible instructional support activities to enhance the educational environment within the district
• Require a high degree of positive contact with both students and certificated staff

STARTING SALARY: $2,204.90 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.4

NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 (daily working hours 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)