Instructional Assistant - After School Program

Salary : $20.40 - $24.80 Hourly

Location : Santa Paula, CA

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 2425-19

Department : Human Resources - Classified

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

About the Recruitment

The Santa Paula Unified School District is excited to announce an Open and Promotional opportunity for the position of :

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligibility list for any current and future pending vacancies along with substitutes for this classification.

Part-time vacancies are usually 20 hours per week. We will also obtain future Instructional Assistant-After School Program substitutes from this recruitment.

There are also bilingual positions available under the classification which would have a salary range of $20.92 - $25.42. Additional bilingual testing is required.

All applications must be submitted online and received by the final filing date posted on this recruitment. The Classified HR Department is located in the back portables at the District Office - 201 S. Steckel Drive - Santa Paula, CA 93060.

Note : The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Employees may be eligible for an annual degree stipend (prorated) and paid tenthly (whichever is greater) :

250 / Associate degrees, $500 / Bachelor degrees; $750 / Master degrees

Additionally, employees may participate in the Professional Growth Program, allowing them up to 5% of their base salary.

FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT : www.santapaulausd.org

Non Discrimination Statement

The Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its program or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated Equity Compliant Officers to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

Dr. Andres P. Santamaria, Title IX Coordinator / 504 Coordinator (805) 933-8843, titleIX@santapaulausd.org asantamaria@santapaulausd.org; Doug Henning, Facilities and Construction Manager, Title Il Coordinator (Facilities) 805-933-8901 , dhenning@santapaulausd.org. The Address for all Compliant Officers is 201 S. Steckel Drive, Santa Paula, CA 93060

Please contact our office should you require accommodations for examination purposes.

Basic Function and Essential Duties

BASIC FUNCTION :

Under the direction of the ASPIRE Coordinator, assist in the overall activities of school-aged children in an assigned after-school program; assist in planning and implementing activities; monitor children in classroom and outdoor activities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Provide a safe, caring, positive and interesting learning environment for students in an assigned after-school; prepare materials and supplies for daily activities; take attendance.

Lead and supervise students in various classroom activities including games, crafts, projects and related activities; supervise students in outdoor activities.

Serve as role model and develop positive social behaviors of children; reinforce positive behaviors as appropriate.

Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; prepare incident reports as required; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, duplicating, recording attendance and maintaining assigned records; prepare bulletin boards.

Operate various office, audio-visual, and playground equipment as assigned; operate a computer to update student information as assigned; answer telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel.

Assist children with homework assignments; explain questions and enhance student understanding of homework as needed.

Communicate with parents regarding behaviors of students.

Escort children to and from classrooms and restrooms as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES :

Perform related duties as assigned.

Assist with basic First Aid.

For bilingual positions :

Speak and interpret English and a designated second language.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school and one year experience working in a school or child care program or recent volunteer experience in a similar program.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site that is supported by Title I funds pursuant to the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001" :

Completed at least 48 semester units of study at an institution of higher education (college level)

Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree

Met (pass) an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Basic child development principles and practices.

Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities.

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Oral and written communication skills.

Policies and procedures of assigned program and activities.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO :

Assist in the overall activities of school-age children in an assigned after-school program.

Assist in planning and implementing activities.

Supervise children in classroom and outdoor activities.

Make mathematic calculations.

Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Oversee students according to approved policies and procedures.

Operate a computer and assigned software.

Perform First Aid, CPR and AED.

For bilingual positions :

Positions in this class will be required to translate oral and written communications between English and a designated second language.

We offer a complete benefits package to classified employees who work six (6.0) hours or more per day. Benefits include health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page :

I understand that the Santa Paula Unified School District Classified HR Office will communicate with me via email and that it is my responsibility to check my email.

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

Are you a current regular classified employee (substitute employment not included)?

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

IA Positions - I am attaching a copy of my college-level course work showing completion 48 semester units of study at an institution of higher education (college level) or a copy of my associate's (or higher degree). Select N / A if you do not have qualifying college level coursework. Note : If I meet this requirement, I will not be required to take the written portion of the examination.

Do you have at least one year of instructional support of students or similar experience?

IA - If you indicated having experience supporting students in instructional support or similar experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N / A."

This position has a work schedule as follows : Mondays : 11 : 30 am to 6 : 00 pmTuesdays through Fridays : 2 : 30 to 6 : 00 pm or 2 : 15 to 5 : 45 pm.Are you able to work this full assignment Monday - Friday?

Required Question

Salary : $20 - $25