Instructional Assistant-Extended Day Program #4-27

Newport Mesa Unified School District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional growth program

Job summary

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is seeking a dedicated staff member for Extended Day Programs to support academic and enrichment activities for students after school. Work hours are between 2:00 p.m.

and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 months per year, promoting a safe, nurturing environment and homework assistance. Responsibilities include attendance data entry, materials preparation, snack coordination, and supervising classroom and computer lab activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience working with children in organized settings.
• First Aid certification required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement after-school academic and enrichment activities.
• Provide homework assistance and supervise students for safety.
• Collect, maintain and input attendance data into program records.
• Coordinate snacks and supervise classroom and computer lab activities.

Skills

Plan activities

Student supervision

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

50% Qualifications Appraisal Interview:

The Vacancy: Open Until Filled

This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.

Assignments average 3.92 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year. Hours for these positions are between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.

This recruitment will be used to fill substitute and regular assignments.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Administrative Director II, Early Childhood Education, implement approved academic and enrichment class activities for Extended Day Programs; provide a safe and nurturing environment for student achievement; perform a variety of clerical support duties related to classroom activities; collect, maintain and input attendance data into assigned school program database.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years working with children in an organized setting.

Licenses and Other Requirements

Valid First Aid certificate required within six months of employment.

Examination Procedures and Information

Exam Weight

Supplemental Questions: Qualifying. Written Examination: 50%; Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%.

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill substitute and regular positions during the life of the list.

Examinations and interviewing for creating the eligible list will be conducted virtually using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.

The examination process will be held on a continuous, as needed basis. Qualified applicants submitting applications after the review date will be considered in the next examination process. This means that written examinations and qualification appraisal interviews (oral exams) take place on an as needed basis, typically every 2-3 weeks. You will be notified via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of the recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the @nmusd.us and @schooljobs.com domains to your safe senders list.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Implement approved academic, enrichment and recreational activities for students; provide homework assistance and instructional support to students.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for student achievement.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials to promote student learning.
• Collect, maintain and input attendance data into assigned school program database.
• Monitor students in the classroom and computer lab: supervise students during recess and sports activities; guide students into safe play activities.
• Assist students to develop communication skills, enhance character traits and serve as an appropriate language model.
• Coordinate the distribution of snacks to students.
• Perform routine first aid and seek assistance for non-routine illnesses or injuries.
• Prepare, collect and maintain a variety of records, logs, notes and files.
• Assist in the collection, preparation and maintenance of screening and assessment data.
• Communicate with school site staff regarding student participation.
• Attend meetings sessions with designated staff to discuss issues or concerns.
• Maintain classroom in as safe, sanitary and orderly condition.
• Communicate with personnel and parents to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Inventory and replenish classroom supplies as needed.
• Operate a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional equipment; including a computer and assigned software.

Other Duties

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct.
• Student behavior management techniques.
• District and site policies, procedures and regulations.
• Instructional methods, techniques and subject matter.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Basic subjects taught in the district schools, including English, science, history, reading, and math.
• Requirements of maintaining a classroom in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Goals and objectives of assigned program.
• Basic record keeping techniques.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Basic First Aid techniques.
• Operation of standard office equipment, including a computer and appropriate software.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Nutrition needs for students.

Ability To

• Plan develop and implement enrichment activities.
• Provide instructional support.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to child care.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Understand and follow oral directions.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Supervise planned educational, enrichment and recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Operate a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional equipment, a computer and assigned software.
• Administer basic first aid as needed.
• Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• To perform playground supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Classroom and playground settings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, crawling, or crouching to assist students.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to monitor students.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard classroom equipment.

VACATION – HOLIDAYS – ILLNESS

Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments. The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fifteen (15) days depending on the work calendar. Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees.

RETIREMENT

All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security. If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security. Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement.

HEALTH & WELFARE

The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week. This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees. For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans. For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis. Dependent coverage is available. See all benefit options here: https://web.nmusd.us/departments/business-services/risk-management/benefits

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

The District encourages employees to pursue professional growth. Professional growth points shall be earned by employee participation while in non-paid status in activities which are employment related. Professional growth points are awarded annually and accumulate at $25 per approved Professional Growth Point and/or tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $1,000 is also available - limited to one per year.