Substitute Instructional Assistants

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN
CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a
  variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English
  proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report
  progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with
  lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom
  materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance
  records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits,
  operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and
  distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as
  necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude
  and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student
  needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and
  regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and
  playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods
  and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma and passing of para-educator exam or 64 college semester hours or teacher certification.