Instructional Assistant

ORINDA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

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, and relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks.

Essential Job Functions:
Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans.
Confers with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementation of students' objectives.

Maintains classroom equipment, student's files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.

Monitors student’s classroom, library and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment and assists in the supervision of the students in all areas of the school.

Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.

Other Job Functions:
Administers tests for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students' progress.

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:
Experience Required: Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, and use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods of time, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.
Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.

Education Required: Must have an AA degree or have passed the NCLB compliant Instructional
Assistant exam.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Clearance and current TB clearance. SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant

The following analysis entails an evaluation of the “Physical Demands” factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.

Rating Symbol Key:
NP = Not Present – Does not exist
O = Occasionally – Up to 1/3 of the time
F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
C = Constantly – 2/3 or more of the time

1. STRENGTH: 5. TALKING:
A. Standing 5% Ordinary C

Walking 20% Other O
Sitting 75% HEARING:

Conversations C
B. Lifting O 25 lbs. Other Sounds O

Carrying O 25 lbs.
Pushing O 10 lbs. 6. SEEING:
Pulling O 10 lbs. Acuity, Near F

Acuity, Far F
2. CLIMBING: O Depth Perception F

BALANCING: O Accommodation F
Color Vision O

3. STOOPING: O Field of Vision F
KNEELING: O
CROUCHING: O
CRAWLING: NP

4. REACHING: F
HANDLING: F
FINGERING: O
FEELING: O

7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: 2 3 (4) (5) (6)
(DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis)

8. PHYSICAL DEMANDS COMMENTS: Examples of reaching/handling are instructional materials; seeing is looking around at students, projects and playground.

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant

The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed.
Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.

Key to Environmental Factors Rating:
NP = Not Present in the Job Environment
S = Seldom – Under 5% of the Work Day
O = Occasionally – Up to 1/3 Time
F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 Time
C = Constantly – 2/3 or More Time

1. ENVIRONMENT:
Inside 80% Outside 20%

“Inside/Outside work site location” = Summertime outside

2. EXTREME COLD: NP

3. EXTREME HEAT: NP

4. WET/HUMID: NP

5. NOISE: (IN DECIBELS) 80 decibels
VIBRATION: NP
“Noise” = Children in classroom and playground. Fire alarm may exceed this value.

6. HAZARDS:
Mechanical S
Explosives NP
Electrical NP
Radiant Energy NP
Burns NP
Other Hazard/s S
“Mechanical Hazards” = Furniture and paper cutter
“Other Hazards” = Student disturbances, animal bites, flu, colds and other contagions

7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
Fumes NP
Mists NP
Odors NP
Gases NP
Dusts O
Poor Ventilation NP
Other Atmospheric HazardsNP
"Dust Exposure" = Pollen, sand, playground

8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - DEVICES:
"Protective Devices" = Latex gloves

9. E. C. SUMMARY: Inside and Outside Work 234567 Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.75 - $23.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23