Instructional Aide (TK)- Andrews

Welcome to the Whittier City School District, a Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade school district with eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one K-8 school. We serve approximately 6,300 students who matriculate into the Whittier Union High School District. Whittier City School District offers advanced technology programs, including 1:1 devices, Apple TV, and innovative instruction to support all students. Whittier City School District is one of seven local districts that join together in a Special Education Cooperative (SELPA) serving Whittier area special needs students. The Board and community support the Visual and Performing Arts, including music and art teachers at every school. Whittier puts "Students First. Every Decision - Every Day.

Job Description / Essential Elements:
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

The Instructional Aide is under general supervision, to assist teacher(s) in the supervision of students and resource room operations and routine instructional support; to instruct and reinforce instruction of students individually and perform a variety of instructional activities; perform a variety of supportive tasks and follow-up activities; and do other related work as required.

EXPERIENCE
• A typical qualifying entrance background is experience working with children in a learning environment
• Coursework or training in child growth and development instructional processes desirable:

EDUCATION
• Coursework in computer instruction, instructional technology, and subject matter areas applicable to the assignment
• AA/AS Degree or completion of a minimum of 48 semester college level units and high school graduation or pass the district's NCLB Test

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assists teacher(s) in the implementation of classroom lessons and the appropriate follow-up activities of those lessons.
• Tutors individuals and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities
• Assists students in the development of appropriate social behaviors
• Assists students by providing routine first aid and determining the need to seek assistance for students with non-routine illness or injuries
• Performs a variety of behavior management and behavior shaping functions
• Assists in the development of instructional materials and classroom bulletin boards.
• Assists in the maintenance of student records and files
• Assists in the implementation of testing programs
• Requisitions, stores and distributes inventory of educational materials, supplies, and equipment
• Assists in the maintenance of a learning environment
• Performs a variety of tasks such as taking roll and completing forms
• Assists with other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Child development and behavior characteristics
• Behavior management and instructional strategies and techniques
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Basic arithmetical concepts
• Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures
• Bilingual (Spanish) desirable

Ability to:
• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude with all students
• Perform routine basic clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of an educational environment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• This type of work involves sitting little of the time, and may involve running, walking or standing for brief periods
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application/letter of interest, resumé including 3-5 references (at least one supervisor), and proof of college units (transcripts) with high school graduation/GED or pass district Instructional Aide Proficiency Exam with high school proof and must be submitted by the deadline to: Alexis Norman, Ed.D., Asst. Supt., Human Resources, Whittier City School District.

Whittier City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants shall be accorded equality of consideration without discrimination on the basis of the applicant's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications

• College transcripts reflecting 48 college level semester units and High School Graduation/GED - or Pass District's Aide Proficiency test-call to schedule your test before closing date)

The instructional Aide is under general supervision, assisting teacher(s) in the supervision of students and routine instructional support; instructs and reinforces instruction of students individually and performs a variety of instructional activities; performs a variety of supportive tasks and follow-up activities; and does other related work as required.

• Copy of Transcript (Minimum requirement of 48 semester college units or pass District's NCLB Proficiency Exam (contact Maria Rosales (562) 789-3074 to schedule test))
• Other (Letter of Interest for the Instructional Aide position)
• Proof of HS Graduation (Please submit minimum of High School graduation/GED)
• Resume (Please include reference contacts with phone number contact)

• College transcripts reflecting 48 college level semester units and High School Graduation/GED - or Pass District's Aide Proficiency test-call to schedule your test before closing date)

The instructional Aide is under general supervision, assisting teacher(s) in the supervision of students and routine instructional support; instructs and reinforces instruction of students individually and performs a variety of instructional activities; performs a variety of supportive tasks and follow-up activities; and does other related work as required.

• Copy of Transcript (Minimum requirement of 48 semester college units or pass District's NCLB Proficiency Exam (contact Maria Rosales (562) 789-3074 to schedule test))
• Other (Letter of Interest for the Instructional Aide position)
• Proof of HS Graduation (Please submit minimum of High School graduation/GED)
• Resume (Please include reference contacts with phone number contact)

Comments and Other Information
Under general supervision the Instructional Aide assists teachers in classroom and resource room operations and routine instructional support; instructs and reinforces instruction of students individually and performs a variety of instructional activities; performs a variety of supportive tasks and follow-up activities; and does other related work as required. • YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE MET
Comments and Other Information

Under general supervision the Instructional Aide assists teachers in classroom and resource room operations and routine instructional support; instructs and reinforces instruction of students individually and performs a variety of instructional activities; performs a variety of supportive tasks and follow-up activities; and does other related work as required. • YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE MET


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Application Deadline
8/28/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/21/2024
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Number of Openings
1
Salary

Add'l Salary Info
(Range 4) $18.17 - $24.33/Hourly
Length of Work Year
28.5 hours weekly - Instructional Calendar 2024-2025 School Year
Employment Type
Part Time

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