Instructional Assistant

About the Employer

Imagination - Creativity - Innovation


Steeped in a rich tradition of excellence, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District (DCJESD) has been serving students and families for over 140-years. What makes our District special is the partnership between families, community, and educators - each committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society by engaging students in a challenging curriculum that provides a solid foundation of academic skills in a safe learning environment.


Dry Creek's award-winning schools provide dynamic and innovative programs in grades TK-8 to meet the individual and diverse needs of students. Our dedicated staff strives to build a community of learners where all students are challenged to meet their full potential socially, emotionally, and academically.


We invite you to come learn with us.


Job Description / Essential Elements:


Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District
Job Description


POSITION TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT


BASIC FUNCTION:
Under direction of Teacher, assist in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities related to an effective learning environment.


REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Instruct individuals and small groups of students in various learning situations.
• Supervise students to maintain effective environment.
• Implement school wide discipline policies.
• Organize instructional environment; set up materials for daily activities, and maintain neat and orderly classroom/ instructional areas.
• Prepare materials and/or equipment for use in classroom activities; gather appropriate resource materials.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.
• Monitor student progress through observation, daily contact, and maintenance of accurate student records.
• May also administer, check, and record standardized/classroom tests, daily assignments, and homework.
• Perform non instructional duties such as establishing and maintaining informational and operational records and files, attendance records, lunch counts, and permission slips.
• Assist students with assigned work; listen to students read, answer questions, reinforce concepts, check work for completeness and accuracy.
• Attend in-service training, parent conferences, and after school meetings as assigned.
• Performs other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.


KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:


KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Age appropriate methods of tutoring and motivating students;
- Proper use of English, spelling, and grammar;
- General office procedures, practices, and equipment;
- Classroom procedures and children's instructional and recreational activities, games, arts, and crafts.


ABILITY TO:
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematical skills sufficient to obtain a passing score on a standardized proficiency test;
- Communicate in both oral and written forms;
- Supervise students in a variety of situations;
- Establish and maintain accurate records and files;
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of specified records and information;
- Follow district policies, school rules and regulations regarding students;
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.


WORKING CONDITIONS:


ENVIRONMENT:
- Normally located in a work environment with light physical qualifications and requirements.


PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. maximum or carry any object weighing up to 15 lbs.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction (Addressed to: Desyrae Stevenson, Director of Human Resources)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Minimum ~ Current letters within the past 12 months)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

**Days / Hours TBD**


**Categorically Funded Position**


The Dry Creek JESD does not discriminate on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.