Instructional Assistant Intervention-Anderson

About the Employer

Moreland serves students from preschool through 8th grade across three cities in Santa Clara County. Our teachers educate approximately 3700 students in four elementary schools two TK-8 schools and one middle school. Teachers are provided with regular preparation time collaboration time and opportunities for professional development. Students are offered a wide variety of programs to support their academic social and emotional growth.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing math reading writing and literacy instruction to identified individual or small groups of students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials; provide routine clerical support.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Job Title: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - INTERVENTION

Basic Function:

Under the direction of an assigned Principal assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing math reading writing and literacy instruction to identified individual or small groups of students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials; provide routine clerical support.

Responsible To and Evaluated By: Principal with input from classroom teacher(s)

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing math reading writing and literacy instruction to identified individual or small group students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor and oversee student drills practices and assignments in various subjects.

• Assist students in completing classroom assignments homework and projects in various subject areas; ensure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions providing proper examples emotional support friendly attitude and general guidance; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.

• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing typing copying and filing instructional materials; prepare and maintain logs charts and student records.

• Explain and ensure student understanding of classroom assignment and homework instructions; explain words and concepts as necessary; assist students with meeting individual education goals and objectives; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.

• Assist in behavior management of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; monitor and interact with students during recess outdoor and other recreational activities as assigned.

• Grade student tests and assignments as assigned; maintain records and student files related to progress behavior and assigned activities.

• Assists students with improving fluency writing stories and summaries of books; assist students with punctuation grammar and spelling.

• Monitor and assist students with activities to develop and learn gross and fine motor skills.

• Read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with writing exercises and assignments.

• Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe orderly and clean manner; provide classroom support by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper supplies and materials.

• Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier printer laminator computer and assigned software.

• Communicate with faculty staff administrators and others to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

• Attend meetings and in-services for classroom programs as assigned.

• Comply with mandated reporting requirements.

Other Duties :

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and skill requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. All individuals must pass a pre-employment physical examination and pass fingerprint screening.

Education and Experience:

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:

Education : Equivalent to high school graduation; meet one of the following criteria: Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an Associates Degree (or higher) or pass the District established Instructional Assistant Exam.

Experience: One year experience working with students in an organized setting.

Knowledge Of:

Child guidance principles and practices related to students with reading writing fluency and vocabulary issues.

Principles practices and procedures of a school remedial reading program.

Basic subjects taught in local schools including arithmetic grammar spelling language and reading.

Basic instructional methods and techniques.

Basic phonics spelling and sentence structure rules.

District organization operations regulations policies and objectives related to position.

Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary.

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.

Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

Mandated reporting requirements.

Ability To:

Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.

Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.

Assist in the preparation of instructional materials.

Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing filing and duplicating materials.

Explain and interpret assignment directions to students.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Read books to students and assist with reading and writing activities as assigned.

Monitor observe and report student behavior and progress.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Maintain records.

Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Comply with mandated reporting requirements.

Working Conditions:

Environment:

Busy classroom environment.

Physical Demands :

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Bending at the waist kneeling or crouching to assist students.

Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC