Substitute/Limited Term Instructional Assistant - General Education (TK & Elementary) 21090

Poway Unified School District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Poway Unified School District is seeking a Substitute/Limited Term Instructional Assistant for General Education (TK & Elementary). The role supports teachers in delivering instruction to individual or small groups and helps monitor student progress.

The position is limited term and does not include benefits, with starting steps on the salary schedule. The incumbent will assist with reading, writing, math, and computer skills, prepare instructional materials, and help supervise classroom

Qualifications

• One year experience working with children in an organized setting.
• Ability to assist a teacher and support students in reading, writing, and math.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with students, teachers, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students.
• Tutor students in assigned subject matters.
• Monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance.
• Prepare instructional materials and support classroom activities.
• Operate instructional and office equipment as assigned.
• Provide support to the teacher by preparing daily activities and materials.

Skills

Reading support

Writing support

Math support

Small group tutoring

Education

One year experience with children in organized setting

Job description

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.**

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.

Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and supervise student drills and assignments; assist students with reading, writing, math, computer skills and other subject areas as assigned by the position.

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

One year experience working with children in an organized setting.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

• Classroom or other learning environment.

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.

In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer
Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services,
Poway Unified School District
15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406