TK/K Instructional Aide — Classroom Support

River Delta Unified School District; Isleton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

River Delta Unified School District in Isleton, CA, is hiring an Instructional Assistant II - TK/K Aide to support certified teachers in classrooms and maintain a safe learning environment. The position focuses on assisting students with reading, spelling, and language, while aiding in classroom transitions and record-keeping.

The role requires working 183 days per year, 8:00 am–3:00 pm, totaling 6.5 hours daily, and placement on the District's Classified Salary Schedule (Range 6) based on

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic First Aid and CPR.
• Concepts of child growth, development, and behavior; characteristics of school age children.
• Health and safety regulations as related to the position.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in the classroom; circulate in the classroom and work with students requiring additional assistance in small groups and as a class collaboratively, helping students achieve standards of conduct and responsibility as a member of the class.
• Greeting students when they arrive to class and helping with transition from home and parent to the school setting.
• Implements and modifies transitional kindergarten curriculum such as learning materials and activities, as directed by the teacher, which may also include kindergarten in a Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten combination class.
• Evaluates and identifies each student’s readiness skills according to age, ability and interest as directed by teacher.
• Work with students on different subject matters, including spelling, reading, and written language; tutor students in study skills, test taking, homework preparation, and other study techniques; motivate students.
• Perform record keeping functions in the classroom, including taking attendance, record absences and accept notes from parents.
• Collects anecdotal notes and other data such as student behavior observations and assessment results for the purpose of providing information to teacher or other district personnel.

Skills

Classroom management

Student support

Team collaboration

Transition assistance

Education

Associate degree

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Job description

River Delta Unified School District in Isleton, CA, is hiring an Instructional Assistant II - TK/K Aide to support certified teachers in classrooms and maintain a safe learning environment. The position focuses on assisting students with reading, spelling, and language, while aiding in classroom transitions and record-keeping.

The role requires working 183 days per year, 8:00 am–3:00 pm, totaling 6.5 hours daily, and placement on the District's Classified Salary Schedule (Range 6) based on