Instructional Assistant

Applicants must include resume and transcripts verifying conferral of a BA/BS college degree.

Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities: Under the direction and supervision of administrators or assigned supervisors the Instructional Assistant provides instructional behavioral and classroom support to students in individual small-group and classroom settings. The position assists teachers in implementing instructional activities reinforcing learning objectives supporting student independence maintaining a safe and positive learning environment and performing related clerical and organizational duties.

The Instructional Assistant works collaboratively with teachers specialists administrators students families and school personnel to support student achievement social-emotional development behavior and overall educational success.

Typical Duties: Instructional Support

• Assists teachers and instructional personnel with the preparation organization and presentation of instructional materials classroom activities and lesson plans.
• Provides individualized or small-group instruction and reinforcement of academic skills under teacher direction.
• Tutors guides and supports students in completing assignments projects classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Reinforces concepts taught by certificated staff and assists students in meeting academic developmental behavioral and functional goals.
• Reads to students and supports reading writing language mathematics and other classroom activities.
• Assists students in developing appropriate classroom routines independence and learning strategies.
• Provides additional instructional support before during and after school activities as assigned.

Typical Duties- Student Supervision and Support

• Supervises and monitors students in classrooms playgrounds lunch areas common areas and other learning environments.
• Maintains a safe orderly supportive and inclusive environment for students.
• Observes student behavior progress and participation; documents and reports information according to established procedures.
• Supports implementation of teacher-developed behavior plans classroom expectations and approved behavior management strategies.
• Provides encouragement guidance emotional support and positive reinforcement to students.
• Demonstrates patience warmth understanding and responsiveness when working with children.
• Assists students with social skills communication problem-solving and appropriate interactions with peers and adults.
• Assumes responsibility for supervising students when assigned.

Special Education and Specialized Support:

• Supports students with diverse learning developmental behavioral communication and physical needs.
• Assists students in accessing instruction and participating in classroom activities.
• Implements instructional strategies and supports as directed by teachers and specialists.
• Assists with student accommodations modifications and individualized supports.
• Provides assistance with daily classroom routines and student independence skills as needed.

Classroom and Clerical Support

• Prepares organizes duplicates files and maintains instructional materials.
• Maintains student records attendance information files and documentation as assigned.
• Assists with grading assignments organizing classroom materials and preparing reports.
• Sets up classroom work areas bulletin boards displays equipment and learning materials.
• Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and instructional materials.
• Operates classroom and office equipment including computers audiovisual equipment and assigned software applications.
• Performs routine clerical tasks and basicrecordkeepingduties.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicates effectively with teachers administrators staff students and families.
• Provides and receives information regarding student needs progress and classroom activities.
• Participates in meetingstrainings professional development and in-service activities as assigned.
• May provide interpretation or translation support when required by the position.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

• Knowledge of Child growth development and behavior characteristics.
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of child guidance.
• Knowledge of Safe classroom practices and student supervision procedures.
• Knowledge of Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of Academic subjects commonly taught in schools including reading writing language arts mathematics grammar spelling and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of Classroom procedures routines and student conduct expectations.
• Knowledge of Behavior support practices and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Knowledge of Basicrecordkeepingmethods and documentation procedures.
• Knowledge of Use of standard classroom and office equipment.
• Knowledge of Oral and written communication practices.
• Knowledge of Appropriate workplace professionalism confidentiality and teamwork.
• Ability to Assist with instruction and classroom activities under teacher direction.
• Ability to Work effectively with individual students and small groups.
• Ability to Follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to Establish positive relationships with students and adults.
• Ability to Demonstrate patience flexibility and cultural responsiveness.
• Ability to Monitor observe and report student behavior and progress.
• Ability to Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
• Ability to Perform basic arithmetic calculations and routine clerical tasks.
• Ability to Organize materials maintain records and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to Work collaboratively as part of an educational team.
• Ability to Adapt to changing student and classroom needs.
• Ability to Exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to Work independently with appropriate supervision
• Give oral and written direction
• Ability to speak read and write in English
• Ability to compute basic math calculations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience working with children in educational childcare youth or organized settings.
• Coursework training or experience in education psychology child development special education behavior support or related fields.
• Give oral and written direction
• Ability to speak read and write in English
• Ability to compute basic math calculations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The employee may be required to:

• Sit stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend kneel crouch stoop and reach to assist students and access materials.
• Lift carry push and pull light objects up to approximately 10 pounds.
• Maintain dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment and classroom materials.
• See to read instructional materials and monitor student activities.
• Hear and communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Reach overhead and above shoulder level.
• Move throughout classrooms school grounds and instructional environments.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in indoor classroom and school environments.
• Employeemay work in a variety of instructional settings with students of different ages and abilities.
• Noise levels are generally moderate but may vary depending on classroom activities.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Gilroy Unified School District prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry color disability gender gender identity gender expression immigration status nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator: Paul Winslow Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 7810 Arroyo Circle

Required Experience:

Junior IC