Instructional Aide @ Deer Creek School, NEEDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Instructional Assistant
Nevada City School District

POSITION:
Instructional Assistant 8:45-11:45AM (3.25 Hours/Day)

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Principal (or designee), assists a certificated teacher with classroom responsibilities; and, if assigned, to perform noon/yard/hall duty, food service duties, on-campus retention(OCR), on-campus suspension and any other education program responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Adhere to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the state, county, and the Nevada City School

District.

• May assist with standardized testing associated with regular education district-wide assessments under the direction of certificated staff, completing information on score sheets, monitoring tests, recording scores in cumulative folders, and administering make-up tests.
• Assists teacher in instructing individuals and/or small groups of students in various learning situations including basic academic subject areas; tutor students as assigned.
• Provides teacher(s) and/or school administrators with relevant feedback and information on students’ progress through observation, daily contact, and maintaining accurate student records.
• Prepares materials for use in instructional activities.
• Assists with special classroom projects and field trips.
• Assists with classroom clerical and record-keeping activities, including cumulative folder update, verifying absences, typing or duplicating materials and correcting papers and tests.
• Uses good judgment in handling behavioral problems, and refer as necessary.
• May instruct parent volunteers regarding daily duties.
• Serve as a sounding board for new ideas and ways of dealing with individuals and their needs.
• In case of an emergency, may assume sole responsibility of the class for short periods of time.
• Maintain a sincere friendly attitude towards fellow employees, students, parents, and the public.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students.
• The primary function of instructional aide to is to assist certificated teachers and may be assigned other duties as necessary following is a list of examples of duties: o Prepares and serves snacks and meals. o Follows district established food safety protocols. o Supervises activity on playgrounds, including maintaining order which may include settling arguments, establishing rules, deciding whether or not to send a child to the nurse. o Uses good judgment in handling behavioral problems, and refers students to the office and/or nurse as necessary. o Supervises hallways, bathrooms and cafeteria area. o Ensures the safety of students and parents while crossing at designated pathways. Observes, intervenes and reports any unsafe or suspicious behavior in or around these areas.
• Shall not assume the total instructional responsibility for students in any subject.
• Shall not grade papers which require subjective evaluation by teacher.
• Shall not determine grades or comments on report cards.

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Instructional Assistant
Nevada City School District

EMPLOYMENT STANDARD:
Knowledge of:

• General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics.
• Student behavior management techniques and strategies.
• Learning problems of children with special needs.
• Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Simple record keeping and record management.

Ability to:

• Work collaboratively and professionally with co-workers, families and students.
• Demonstrates patience, enthusiasm, and compassion with students.
• Perform possible emergency first aid care and summon assistance.
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in attending and assisting special needs students in educational/instructional settings with a warm and caring manner.
• Demonstrate patience with teacher tasks requiring drill and repetition.
• Perform light clerical work.
• Use confidential information with discretion.
• Learn to use current technology as required to complete tasks as assigned.
• Understand and carryout oral and written instructions in an independent manner.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree or 48 units preferred.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully pass live scan background check and T.B. clearance.
• Must pass a proficiency test administered by the district.
• Position requires moderate physical exertion associated with the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, crawl, or climb.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds (lbs.) maximum or carry any object weighting 25 lbs.
• Complete required mandated trainings.
• Must successfully pass CPR and First Aid Training

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.02 - $20.72 per hour

Expected hours: 16.25 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Nevada City, CA 95959 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nevada City, CA 95959: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $21