What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Instructional Aide position at Mt. Pleasant Elementary?
About the Employer
Welcome to the Mount Pleasant School District!
Mount Pleasant School District is a Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade district with three Elementary Schools, one Middle School, and one Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade Dependent Charter School. Nestled in the East Foothills of San Jose, it prepares about 1,500 students for high school, college, and careers.
The multitude of cultures, ethnic groups, and languages makes Mount Pleasant School District a rich atmosphere in which to learn, grow, and work. Parents and children take pride in their community and work together with the schools at all levels.
The parents and staff hold high expectations for all students' academic and social development. Parents not only volunteer their services to the schools but are an integral part of planning and implementing new programs in our district.
We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student in the Mount Pleasant School District is empowered to succeed in a diverse and changing society."
Job Summary
Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc., to assist teachers in evaluating students' progress and / or recognizing the student's individual needs.
Assists teachers in implementing and / or modifying lesson plans.
Confers with teachers, parents, and / or appropriate personnel to assist in evaluating students' progress and / or implementing students' objectives.
Implements reading, math, and / or subject-specific programs to meet students' individual needs.
Other Job Functions :
Assists other personnel as may be required to support them in the completion of their work activities.
Maintains students' files, records, etc. to ensure the availability of items as may be required.
Monitors individual students, classroom, library, and / or playground activities to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in various meetings to share information and / or improve one's skills / knowledge.
Performs record-keeping and basic clerical functions, such as scheduling, copying, etc., to support the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
Job Description / Essential Elements :
Mount Pleasant School District
Job Description
Instructional Assistant-N.C.L.B.
Job Purpose Statement / s : The job of "Instructional Assistant" is done for the purpose / s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, implementing instructional programs and / or modifying lesson plans, and relieving teachers of clerical tasks.
Essential Job Functions :
- Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students' progress and / or recognizing the individual needs of the student.
- Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing and / or modifying lesson plans.
- Confers with teachers, parents and / or appropriate personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and / or implementing of students' objectives.
- Implements reading, math and / or subject specific programs for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of students.
Other Job Functions :
Job Requirements - Qualifications :
Knowledge to perform basic math including fractions, percents, and ratios; to read a variety of manuals; write correspondence, memos, reports, etc. usually in prescribed formats, and / or speak before groups in English; to apply common sense understanding of detailed multi-step instructions in a combination of written, oral and diagrammatic form.
Skills to perform multiple basic non-technical tasks. Specific skills to administer appropriate assessment instruments and techniques; communicate with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds; operate standard office equipment; prepare and maintain accurate records.
Abilities to deal with a level of complexity of tasks that require significant interaction with persons and / or requests that frequently change. Specific abilities to adhere to safety practices; be attentive to detail; implement established curriculum; meet deadlines and schedules; work under time constraints; be flexible.
Responsibility : In relationship to - Overall scope of responsibility is moderate and work is subject to some review and checking.
Two years of study - 48 semester units
AA Degree or higher
Formal Academic Assessment Test
WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
Requirements / Qualifications
High school diploma or the equivalent, and.
Two years of college (48 units), or.
A. A. degree (or higher), or.
Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.
TB test
Comments and Other Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
MPESD is an equal opportunity employer. MPESD does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
