CAMINO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB TITLE

Instructional Aide I Purpose Statement:

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist in supervising classroom and other activities of students; present instructional material under the teacher=s direction to individual students or small groups; relieve teacher of routine clerical duties.

Essential Job Functions:

• Present, adapt and monitor instructional material to meet the individual student or small groups needs in conjunction with the teacher=s plan for the purpose of monitoring students= work.
• Assist with the assessment of student learning for the purpose of assisting the teacher with designing lessons based on student needs.
• Assist with clerical tasks (e.g. simple computer application, typing, duplicating, filing, recording attendance) for the purpose of assisting staff in the completion of their work activities.
• Supervise students at play, during emergency drills, and on field trips for the purpose of ensuring student safety.
• Maintain routine records for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Attend meetings (e.g. staff, parent/teacher) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Report or correct unsafe conditions for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment.
• Provide an example to students in communication, self-control, and cooperation for the purpose of ensuring a positive learning environment.
• Observe activities of students and independently follow through with behavior management programs for the purpose of assisting the teacher in maintaining order.
• Prepare instructional materials and operate audio-visual equipment under teacher=s supervision for the purpose of assisting the teacher in the completion of his/her instructional activities.

Job Requirements -

Qualifications:

Experience:

Successful interaction with children in a classroom or other structured setting.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent is required; A.A. degree, 48 semester units, or passage of a State or Local Academic Assessment is required for compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act. Skills, Knowledge and/or

Abilities:

• Skills to communicate with students and motivate them to participate in learning activities; structure time effectively; direct individual and group activities; make accurate, simple computations; carry out oral and written instructions; make appropriate decisions on a timely basis; basic computer application; maintain cooperative relationships.
• Knowledge of proper English usage; general early childhood development; strategies to motivate children to become involved in activities; record keeping techniques; appropriate safety precautions and hygiene standards; basic needs and requirements of students in the assigned program.
• Abilities to stand for prolonged periods understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of student records; meet schedules and deadlines; read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and policies; rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of situations.

Significant physical abilities include lifting carrying, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity and depth perception.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or

Testing:

TB test clearance, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance. Successful completion of an A.A. Degree, 48 semester units, or a State or Local Proficiency Assessment.