Substitute Instructional Aide for County-Wide List

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT SUBSTITUTE

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the department manager serve as an assistant to teachers in a variety of assigned instructional activities to provide appropriate meaningful learning experiences for pupils in large or small groups or in one-on-one situations; assist in the supervision of students; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and do other related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Positive methods to maintain control of student behavior;
Appropriate English usage punctuation spelling vocabulary and grammar;
Basic subjects of instruction including arithmetic reading and language;
Routine record management systems and procedures.

Ability to:
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work;
Demonstrate an understanding patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups;
Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Print and write legibly;
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters relating to students;

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and/or any combination of experience and training to provide the required knowledge and skill. An AA degree or 2 years equivalence of acceptable college coursework or successful passage of an acceptable rigorous assessment is highly preferred.

License Certificate and Testing Requirements:
Must pass an Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test with a score of 75% or higher in the areas of Math Reading and Writing.
Possess a valid California driver license and maintain insurability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assist in the creation preparation ordering distribution and presentation of materials and supplies toobtain the educational objectives of the students;Alert teacher and appropriate staff to the special needs progress and behavior of students;Assist in maintaining the classroom as a sanitary safe orderly attractive and positive learningenvironment;Immediately recognize report and correct unsafe conditions;Assure the health and safety of students providing supervision in classroom and non-classroom schoolsettings and at school functions;Assist students with feeding personal hygiene grooming functions toileting and other self-help skillswhich may require changing diapers and clothes lifting and positioning students on orthopedic equipmentand changing tables and assisting students on and off of the bus;Maintain records and perform routine clerical tasks such as typing computer operation filing andphotocopying;Ride a school bus or orthopedic transportation vehicle to provide safe and secure transportation forstudents with physical educational and emotional disabilities;Assist drivers in the loading unloading and securing of disabled students; assure seat belts safety Velcroand buckle safety vests and wheelchair securement devices are properly operated according to establishedprocedures and guidelines as required only in cases of emergency;Maintain order and discipline on bus as required; monitor student activities to assure children remainseated and comply with bus safety procedures; physically restrain violently aggressive children asnecessary according to established procedures (i.e. bus pulling over and stopped at a safe locationemergency services notified etc.) as per health plans behavior plans and/or Individual Education Plans.;Assist in the enforcement of County Office of Education and/or Superintendent policies and proceduresrelating to the transportation of special education students instructing students regarding proper busbehavior and emergency procedures;Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures as required;Regularly and consistently be in attendance at work;Attend and participate in assigned meetings workshops and seminars;As trained and directed follow proper guidelines and procedures and practice work place safety;Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS
Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned essential duties of this job description are the following essential physical requirements. The following analysis entails an evaluation of the physical demands factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.

Rating Symbol Key
NP Not Present - Does not exist O Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time
F Frequently From 1/3 to 2/3 of the timeC Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time

:
5% of time
Walking20% of time
Sitting75% of time

25 lbs.O
Carrying 25 lbs.O
Pushing 25 lbs.O
Pulling 25 lbs.O


BALANCINGNP


KNEELINGO
CROUCHINGO
CRAWLINGNP


HANDLINGC
FINGERINGO
FEELINGO

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OrdinaryC
OtherNP
HEARING:
ConversationsC
Other SoundsO

:
Acuity NearC
Acuity FarF
Depth PerceptionNP
AccommodationNP
Color VisionNP
Field of VisionNP

DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: 2 3 (4) (5) (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parentheses).

DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of Significant physical abilities are associated with instructing and supervising students in a classroom environment e.g. reading distributing materials recording information.

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS
The following analysis represents an evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.

Key to Environmental Factors Rating:
NP Not Present in the job environmentS Seldom Under 5% of the work day
O Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the timeF Frequently From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
C Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time

:
Inside80%
Outside20%

COLDNP
EXTREME HEATNP
WET/HUMIDNP

80 Decibels
VIBRATIONNP

Comments regarding Noise Children in classroom and playground

:
MechanicalNP
ExplosivesNP
ElectricalS
Radiant EnergyNP
BurnsNP
Other Hazard/sNP
Comments regarding Electrical Hazards Outlet covers on all plugs

CONDITIONS:
FumesS
MistsNP
OdorsNP
GasesNP
DustsO
Poor VentilationNP
Other Hazard/sNP
Comments regarding Dusts Pollen sand
CLOTHING DEVICES: None

7.E.C. SUMMARY: Inside Work 2 3 4 (5) Numbers contained in parentheses indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.


OTHER RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION

related duties as assigned.





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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.