Instructional Assistant I - Yard Duty

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1. Letter of Introduction
2. Resume
3. Letter(s) of Reference (minimum of three dated no older than 2 years)

Currently we have one open position at D.H. White Elementary School which sits in Rio Vista CA. We are located 12 miles from Antioch 20 miles from Fairfield 21 miles from Dixon 23 miles from Lodi and Galt 24 miles from Elk Grove 29 miles from Vacaville.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

1.5 hours daily

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Classified Employee Salary Schedule

Range 5

$19.14 - $22.19 hourly

Placement dependent on experience in public education

MISSION STATEMENT

In a diverse community rich in agricultural and family traditions the River Delta Unified 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 1880. 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 Unified 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.

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I

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 supervision observes and monitors students facilities and parking area of assigned school; and performs routine clerical duties in support of school operations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Instructional Assistant series. This class is distinguished from the Instructional Assistant II which requires the performance of more complex tasks and duties assisting students in the classroom and providing support to teachers which require ability to work with written materials and prepare written reports. This class differs from Instructional Assistant III in that the latter requires additional training for assisting students that have learning or physical disabilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from Principal Vice Principal or assigned teacher.

DUTIES

Essential Functions:

1. Assist teachers in the classroom; circulate in the classroom and work with students requiring additional assistance.
2. Provide supportive assistance to teachers including copying typing filing and related clerical functions compile material for lesson plans.
3. Monitors the grounds and facilities of assigned school campus including lunch areas restrooms parking areas locker rooms and meeting the school bus; enforce school and District rules and regulations; recommend disciplinary actions as necessary.
4. Assist in set-up and serve during morning nutrition.
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6. Supervises or assists in the supervision of student eating areas; enforces school procedures related to eating areas including cleaning lunch tables trash disposal and related matters.
7. Supervises playground activities of students during lunch and recess; prevents rough and dangerous play activities and ensures that students stay in designated areas.
8. Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior and an appreciation of human diversity; promotes and encourages high standards for student behavior; encourages a clean campus environment.
9. Ensure that school regulations rules and policies regarding student behavior and safety are followed reports violations of school rules or illegal actions to administrators when appropriate.
10. Ensure that no unauthorized persons are on the school grounds during lunch and recess and that students do not leave the grounds during that time without permission reports presence of unauthorized persons to appropriate administrators.
11. Assists in emergencies; uses good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist an injured or physically ill student; may administer minor first aid; summons further aid as necessary; reports accidents.
12. Reports on unsafe conditions.
13. Performs a variety of routine clerical duties in support of school operations including but not limited to copying laminating and binding materials and preparing materials for distribution.
14. May supervise students in a classroom or during various activities.
15. Consistent and regular attendance is required due to the nature of the job.
16. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Marginal Functions:

1. Ensure a safe and clean learning environment for students.
2. Prepare displays.
3. Attends trainings and meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and receiving updated current information on best practices as directed by the site or District administrator.
4. Perform miscellaneous clerical functions as needed.
5. Basic computer skills for emails training and student assistance.
6. May interpret/translate communications to parents/students if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Rules and regulations concerning school campus control security and safety.

Techniques and methods of student supervision.

Acceptable methods used in controlling students in various situations Student behavior management strategies and techniques.

Effective methods of controlling student behavior.

Basic English grammar and arithmetic.

Modern office methods procedures and equipment.

Basic first aid and CPR.

Ability to:

Supervise monitor and assist students.

Work effectively with students.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing effectively with adults and students.

Maintain emotional control and composure under stressful situations and in difficult situations; effectively react to emergencies.

Perform effectively and assertively in situations requiring tact diplomacy and good judgment.

Appropriately manage student behavior and guide students toward acceptable social behavior. Perform routine clerical work.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for successful job performance.

Observe identify and report potentially dangerous or illegal situations.

Project voice and communicate effectively with others.

Move rapidly and freely about the entire campus.

Assist injured students.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Demonstrate an understanding of warmth open-mindedness respect for human dignity genuine interest in people sensitive to the needs of others.

Understand and apply rules regulations procedures and policies.

Present self as a positive representative of the organization.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

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:

Experience:

Some experience in dealing with school-age children in a formal or informal environment; demonstrated experience in dealing with situations involving conflict is desirable.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred not required.

License or Certificate:

Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid CPR and First Aid Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental Conditions:

Work is performed primarily on a school campus and is primarily outdoors.

Physical Conditions:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twist; to lift carry push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Able to lift thirty (30) pounds frequently and eighty (80) pounds or more occasionally with or without assistance.

Able to carry up to thirty (30) pounds frequently and eighty (80) pounds or more occasionally with or without assistance.

Able to push and pull objects weighing up to eighty (80) pounds or more occasionally with or without assistance.

Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to assist students with buttoning clothing eating operating a computer or assist staff with student toileting procedures.

Able to use safety equipment and devices designated for this position.

Ability to read printed directions or instructions.

Ability to see hear speak understand communicate and comprehend.

JOB PROFILE

Annual Contract: 183 days

Classified Salary Schedule: Range 5

Board Approved: June 11 2024