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We are currently looking to fill one position at Walnut Grove Elementary School in the First 5 porgram.
Walnut Grove Elementary School is located in Walnut Grove, CA. The school is nestled in a beautiful community along the Sacramento Delta River just 21 miles from Elk Grove, 17 miles from Galt, 20 miles from Lodi, 27 miles from Stockton, and 28 miles from South, West and Downtown Sacramento areas.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
6.5 hours daily
Classified Employee Salary Schedule
Range 6
$18.03 - $20.90 hourly
Placement dependent on expierence in public education
Please upload the following documents to your application in the additional uploads section of application.
Incomplete applications will not be processed:
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Letter(s) of Reference (minimum of three dated no older than 2 years
- Requires an AA degree or higher or passing District Proficiency test.
MISSION STATEMENT
In a diverse community, rich in agricultural and family traditions, the River Delta Unifed School District will provide a safe, supportive, rigorous, student-centered education in which all students are prepared to achieve their maximum potential and become productive members of society
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
River Delta is a K-12 district with an enrollment of 1,880. The District has 8 small schools: (4) K-6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg, Hood, Courtland, Walnut Grove, Ryde, Locke, Isleton, Rio Vista, Birds Landing, and Collinsville.
The River Delta Unified School District sits in three counties – Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo. Although it is a tri-county district, it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education.
River Delta Unifed School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students' success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients' expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom.
Staff development opportunities are provided, encouraged, and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently. In addition, the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in on-going in-services in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher, principal, and Superintendent.
RIVER DELTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II/PARENT ADVOCATE
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Under direction of the school principal, the Instructional Assistant II/Parent Advocate will provide and/or assist in providing support services for children and families that will improve student school performance and enhance family functioning.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an intermediate level class in the Instructional Assistant series. This class is distinguished from the Instructional Assistant I by the performance of the tasks and duties assigned. This person will confer with parents in school to interpret and explain relevant school policies and procedures: communicate with parents of students to encourage parent participation in educational programs and activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the school principal.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS -- Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Parent Advocate
- 1. Works in partnerships with the school to provide assorted services to families of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
- 2. Expands parent involvement in school programs, parent volunteers in school and groups i.e, ELAC, PTA, Site Council.
- 3. Works with the parents and families through parents education programs.
- 4. Explains policies related to student attendance, report cards and can arrange meetings between the parents and principal.
- 5. Attend community meetings, trainings, and staff meetings related to children’s issues.
- 6. Liaison with support staff from other agencies.
- 7. Provide outreach to new families of the agency.
- 8. Maintain the records necessary for support for grants.
Marginal Functions:
- Ensure a clean and safe learning environment for students.
- Prepare displays.
- Attend in-service training as directed by the site principal.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Problems encountered in economically deprived communities, especially as they pertain to disadvantaged students.
Methods and attitudes required: facilitating and encouraging student and parental participation in the total home-school educational process.
Basic English, grammar, and arithmetic literacy.
Modern office methods, procedure and equipment.
Ability to:
Supervise students.
Work effectively with families.
Follow oral and written instructions from principals and teachers.
Communicate effectively with adults and students.
Maintain emotional control in difficult situation and effectively react to emergencies.
Encourage positive learning patterns and behaviors.
Perform routine clerical work.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Read and write the English language.
Education:
High School Diploma
Pass the River Delta Unified School District proficiency examination.
JOB PROFILE:
Annual Contract: 180 days
