Classified Instructional Aide Substitute 2024/25

DEFINITION Under various degrees of professional supervision, performs various supportive tasks designed QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform a job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Essential Duties: •Works with students individually and in groups assisting with specific instructional or learning tasks. •Works directly with students in subject areas such as reading, math, language development, social studies, art, ethnic studies, music and PE. •Assists students by interpreting classroom assignments. •Sets up work areas and prepares materials for class use. •Reads to students and listens to students read. •Attends and participates in planning and evaluating sessions. •Drills students in assigned subject matter. •Administers and scores tests. •May supervise students at lunch, on playground, and field trips •Prepares charts, flash cards, work sheets, art materials, bulletin boards, lesson plans,tests, forms, displays, maps, and similar materials. •May take attendance and lunch counts. •Orders supplies. •Assists teacher with parent contacts and prepares reports. •Assists with routine clerical duties and operates various office machines. •Maintains routine information and operational records. •Assists students with the use of AV aids and technology. •May assist with bus loading and unloading. •May perform special duties in the areas of independent study, enrichment, or library work. •May collect money and tickets received from the sale of food and beverages and account for daily receipts and serve lunches. •Assists in maintaining a neat and orderly environment. Other Duties. •Performs other duties as may be assigned. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use the telephone and business machines; vision sufficient to read printed materials; hearing sufficient to communicate in person and hold telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distances on the telephone and addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and to reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, school site to site), drive an automobile, and to respond to emergency situations; physical strength sufficient to lift 30 pounds alone or more with assistance; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; physical tolerance to dust; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: •Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. •Certificate of Competency for Instructional Assistants and Aides. Knowledge of:. •Subject areas assigned. •District policies, procedures, regulations, and resources. •Office methods and equipment, including receptionist, telephone, letter and report writing techniques. •Techniques of student supervision. •English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. •Simple arithmetic. Ability to: •Use technology and computer software applications appropriate to the work environment. •Interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and the public. •Communicate effectively in English and designated language, both orally and in writing. •Understand and carry out oral and written directions without immediate supervision. •Meet schedules and time lines. •Prepare and maintain accurate clerical records. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS •Experience and/or ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse groups. •Ability to use a language other than English. Adopted by the Board of Education:1997