Substitute Instructional Assistant

Summary DEFINITION To perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in assisting in educational programs including to prepare teaching materials, supervise students and to meet the education needs of students. Distinguishing Characteristics Classes in this series are distinguished by level of education attained and years of experience. The Instructional Assistant I classification requires formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Representative Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Assist teacher in the conduct of lessons and other classroom activities; prepare for and assist with various classroom activities; prepare for and assist with various classroom projects; general clean up after classroom projects. • Assist individual or small groups of students with academic skills; listen to and drill individuals or small groups of students in reading, spelling, math, and other subjects. • Observe students; answer questions; give individual instruction; counsel and calm students as needed. • Assist in maintaining order among the children in the classroom and on the school grounds. • Assist in supervising students during playground activities, bus loading and unloading, outings and other activities. • Assist teacher in preparation of instructional and testing materials; administer and score tests; correct papers; assist in the preparation of graphic and written teaching materials. • Assist teacher in assessing programs and materials to meet the needs of the children; collect, assemble and distribute textbooks, learning package materials, supplies, equipment, and other resource materials; assist in ordering instructional material and aids when necessary. • Perform routine duties and activities, such as grade recording in book, taking attendance and maintaining attendance records; fill out forms and applications as needed. • Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment, such as preparing bulletin board materials and decorate classroom. • Attend and participate in faculty, staff, inservice, and parent conferences and meetings as required. • Set up and operate audio-visual equipment, computer, copying machines and other related equipment that serve as aids in or to the instructional program. • Perform a variety of general clerical duties. • Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Some of instructional assistant experience is desirable. Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. This position requires applicants to meet academic proficiency requirements in ONE of the following ways: • Completed two years or more of college units (48+ units); OR • Received an AA degree or higher; OR • Successfully complete our academic assessment which requires knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics. If you are attempting to satisfy the academic proficiency requirement, official college transcripts must be attached to the application to validate the degree awarded or completion of 48+ college units. If official transcripts are not attached to the application, you will be required to take and pass the academic proficiency assessment in addition to the job-specific examination for this position. Proof of Education: Completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement for the position. Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional agency recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Employment Standards Application Filing Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. All communication regarding this recruitment will be sent electronically by email. Examination The examination components consist of a qualifying written multiple-choice exam. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance. Test Taking Tips (example guide only) Work Environment and Physical Demands This job is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment, possible P.E. assignment, and require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead and horizontally; dexterity of hand and fingers to manipulate instructional materials, writing instruments, computer keyboard/mouse; see and hear sufficiently in normal range with or without correction; speaking for exchange of information. The job is performed under conditions with potential exposure to indoor/outdoor fumes and odors, bloodborne pathogens, and/or illness; climate-controlled environments and adverse weather conditions. _______________________________ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity. For further information regarding Palmdale School District's non-discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and/or Coordinator contact information, please click the following link: https://www.palmdalesd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4326699&type=d&pREC_ID=2532815 For further information regarding Palmdale School District’s Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link: https://4.files.edl.io/c982/03/14/24/221235-151840c2-594e-486f-ad29-e288bcb5b8a8.pdf