Instructional Assistant

Kern High School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern High School District in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a paraprofessional to assist a certificated teacher, supervise groups of students, and support a positive learning environment. The role requires an HS diploma or GED and may include further degree options and completion of a paraprofessional exam.

The position is part-time, follows a 6-hour daily schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for 9.4 months, with a starting monthly salary of $2,249 and a criminal history check required before

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED with further degree options.
• Must pass Paraprofessional Exam from any district.
• AA degree or higher or 48 college units.
• Criminal history check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teacher in instruction and supervision.
• Provide instructional support and student care activities.
• Maintain effective learning environment and records.

Skills

English proficiency

Classroom management

Student supervision

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA Degree or higher

48 college units/72 quarter units

Tools

Computer keyboarding

Projectors

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires command of the English language. Also requires knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations, as well as general needs and behaviors of students and students' recreational activities involving sports, games, arts and crafts.

Must possess the ability to understand the needs of high school students and to effectively relate to these needs in a learning or recreational situation; 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.

The Following Are Required And Must Be Submitted

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and one of the following:
• Proof of passing Paraprofessional Exam from any district
• AA Degree or higher
• At least 48 college units or 72 quarter units

A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

DUTIES OF POSITION:

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

STARTING SALARY: $2,249.00 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.4 (to begin as soon as possible)

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