Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Instructional Aide, General Education Pool (Temporary 2627 School Year Only, Itinerant)

SOQUEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICTJob Description TITLE:Instructional Aide General EducationDESCRIPTION:Under general direction assist in preparing educational materials and perform a variety of instructional activities. Receive supervision from school administrator within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Receive direction from the classroom teacher; assist in the conduct of intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study; tutor under the guidelines and supervision provided by the classroom teacher; perform a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; make routine decisions within the established policies and procedures of the classroom and the TO:PrincipalEVALUATED BY:PrincipalMAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Tutor individual small and large groups of students to reinforce and follow up on specific learning activities including English as a Second individual students or small groups of students in practice activities (mathematics spelling computers and other programs as requested).Assist students in reviewing homework assignments and results of students into safe activities and in the development of appropriate social behavior using positive reinforcement strategies; supervises students as for and operate audio-visual equipment office machines and other instructional instructional and visual aids such as posters charts and student records and files; perform related office duties including lunch count and record and record objective test results as and distribute an inventory of textbooks supplies and and assemble resource materials; catalogs and keeps records classes on field trips and monitor student meetings relating to curriculum content or student related problems upon in parent conferences when requested; contact parents as requested by instructional assistance to auxiliary staff with supervisors approval; administer first aide if with instructor on daily basis for current and future in maintaining an orderly and attractive learning other related duties as regular to work cooperatively with other related duties as STANDARDS:Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would indicate possession of the knowledge skills and abilities listed herein. Completion of the twelfth grade or the equivalent of a high school education; one year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational environment or childcare setting. A year of college with coursework in psychology child growth and development or education may be substituted for the one year of experience working with children. Bilingual qualifications desirable but not mandatory. If required a salary differential will be : Knowledge of elementary concepts child growth and development and child behavior characteristics; instructional materials used at specific grade levels; curriculum content and objectives; application of curriculum and instructional objectives for children; student behavior management techniques and strategies; English usage punctuation spelling and grammar; basic arithmetic concepts; simple record keeping and record : Ability to instruct and plan learning activities under the guidance of the classroom teacher; perform simple clerical tasks and operate standard office machines; communicate understand and carry out oral and written directions; demonstrate an understanding patient and receptive attitude toward children; meet requirements associated with the tasks outlined in the position description; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required Effort/Work Environment: Moderate physical effort which may include frequent standing walking lifting and occasional climbing or stooping; use of medium weight tools and materials; indoor/outdoor work environment. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:A pre-placement physical examination may be of a valid California drivers license and automobile insurance coverage that conforms to California state of a valid First Aid of a negative TB test every four of a pre-employment basic skills RANGE:Range 18 on the Classified Unit Salary Schedule