Instructional Assistant - Vocational Education - Drama/Performing Arts

About the role

The job of Instructional Assistant - Vocational Education is done for the purpose of providing instructional support to individual or small groups of students enrolled in a designated vocational education program in a classroom or other learning environment; preparing classroom equipment and instructional materials; maintaining supplies and inventory; and providing record-keeping and clerical support to the teacher(s) and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students enrolled in a designated vocational education program in a classroom or other learning environment;
• Reinforces instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Maintains inventory levels of classroom supplies and assists in ordering, receiving, and maintaining supplies.
• Operates a variety of equipment (e.g. audio-visual and instructional equipment, general office equipment, computer and software, industry-standard equipment relevant to Career Technical Education Courses, etc.).
• Performs a variety of general record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g. answering calls, typing, duplicating instructional materials, scoring papers; recording grades, attendance, classroom functions, and assigned activities; preparing and maintaining student records; processing program forms and applications, etc.).
• Prepares classroom equipment, materials, work area, displays, and exhibits (e.g. project materials/supplies; preparing handouts, etc.) for the purpose of providing support to the teacher; ensuring availability of items; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Provides instructional support to students, individually or in small groups, under the direction of a certificated teacher (e.g. monitoring and assisting with lesson assignments and projects; providing general guidance with a positive, friendly demeanor; answering questions and providing appropriate examples, reporting student performance and progress, etc.).
• Supports the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintains learning environment in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six college semester units (12 units preferred) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Skills

• Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent computer and software applications;
• Operating industry-standard equipment relevant to Career Technical Education courses;
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy;
• Communicating with diverse groups;
• Communicating orally and in written form;
• Maintaining confidentiality;
• Scheduling activities;
• Collating data;
• Using basic, job-related equipment;
• Working with a diversity of individuals;
• Utilizing job-related equipment;
• Identifying issues and creating action plans;
• Problem-solving with data;
• Problem-solving with equipment.