Instructional Assistant (Gen Ed TK & Elem) - Substitute/Limited Term

Poway Unified School District; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Poway Unified School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support certificated teachers in classrooms and small groups in Poway, CA. The role involves helping students improve reading, writing, vocabulary and math, and tutoring as needed.

The position is a substitute/limited term instructional assistant with duties including test administration, material preparation, behavior monitoring and clerical tasks. Starting hourly pay is posted on the district schedule.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with children in an organized setting.
• Ability to assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to groups or individuals.
• Experience supporting reading, writing, vocabulary and basic math activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor and score tests; explain instructions as needed.
• Prepare instructional materials aligned with lesson plans and reading collections.
• Observe and control student behavior according to procedures; report progress.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain student records and files.
• Support teacher with daily activities and prepare handouts, supplies and worksheets.

Skills

Assist instruction

Reading support

Group tutoring

Classroom management

Education

One year experience with children

Tools

Computer

Office equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students in improving their reading, writing, vocabulary, math, computer skills and other subject areas; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; tutor students in assigned subject matters.

Job Description / Essential Elements

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students in improving their reading, writing, vocabulary, math, computer skills and other subject areas; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; tutor students in assigned subject matters.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• E Administer, monitor and score a variety of tests; rephrase materials and explain instructions as needed.
• Prepare instructional materials in accordance with grade level, lesson plans and appropriate reading collection; work with students in handwriting, phonics, letter recognition and other activities.
• Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials, scoring papers and recording grades; prepare and maintain student records and cum files as necessary.
• Provide support to the teacher by preparing for daily activities, setting up work areas, displays and exhibits; distribute and collect paper, supplies and materials; assist with gathering materials for projects and preparing handouts, folders and classroom worksheets.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; accompany students on field trips as assigned.
• Monitor adult and student volunteers in programs including SOAR and others; recruit volunteers and train and advise volunteers as needed; record student and volunteer attendance.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned; operate instructional and audio-visual equipment.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-services training programs as assigned.
• Provide work direction and guidance to volunteers as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an E which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Operation of office machines and keyboard equipment.

ABILITY TO

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment.
• Assist students in improving their reading, writing, vocabulary, math, computer skills and other subject areas.
• Monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance.
• Tutor students in assigned subject matters.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Monitor and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

One year experience working with children in an organized setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

Classroom or other learning environments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to monitor students and read a variety of materials.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Requirements / Qualifications

Applications will be screened, and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process, which may include any combination of the following: Training & Experience evaluation (T&E), multiple-choice question test, job-related performance exercise, and technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director of the Personnel Commission.

Candidates that successfully pass testing will be invited to begin processing to be placed on a list for the purpose of limited term (substitute) processing.

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).

PUSD Classification Salary Range: $18.53 - $23.71

Substitute (Limited Term): $18.53 (Step 1)

• The Paraeducator Multiple Choice Exam (PMC) can be waived with 2+ years college coursework (un/official transcripts MUST be uploaded/attached at the time the application is submitted) or any of the following items:
• Passed CBEST results or
• Have an Associate's Degree or higher or
• Have complete 2+ years of study in an institution of higher education
• Candidates who possess a valid and current four-year degree AND passed the CBEST will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for this classification.
• (You must provide a copy of your OFFICIAL SEALED transcript AND proof of passing CBEST)
• Unofficial transcripts and unsealed transcripts will not be acceptable.

*PLEASE NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR Substitute/Limited Term Instructional Assistant - Gen Ed (TK & Elementary)*

**THIS POSITION DOES NOT INCLUDE BENEFITS, AS IT IS A SUBSTITUTE/LIMITED TERM POSITION**

Placement on the limited term (substitute) list does not qualify candidates for consideration for contracted positions or placement on a contracted eligibility list.

**The starting rate for new applicants to PUSD for this position is step one on the appropriate salary schedule, for individuals that have not previously held this position with PUSD.**

Minimum Qualifications

Education And Experience

One year experience working with children in an organized setting.