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DEFINITION :

Under general supervision of the site administrator, assists in improving student skills and carrying out the educational programs in the classroom and other job related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

The Instructional Aide (IA)-Kindergarten classification is under the supervision of the school principal, and is placed based on the needs of the students at that site. Instructional Aide (IA)-Kindergarten may coordinate and work with other staff including, but not limited to : General education teachers and other Instructional Aides to support teaching and learning with students placed in Kindergarten.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :

The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive :

• Works with students individually or in small groups with reading and other learning experiences planned by the teacher, enhances children's phonics, sight and sound words and numbers, assist with teaching basic punctuation, poems and rhymes;
• works with the teacher in planning learning schedules and developing materials to be used in the classroom;
• assists teacher in maintaining a satisfactory room environment by maintaining students records and logs, keeping materials and equipment organized, helping the arrangement of bulletin boards and learning and interest centers;
• assists in the the evaluation of pupil progress by noting and documenting such progress and informing the teacher of observations
• assists the teacher in identifying pupil needs, and cooperates with other staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems; works with identified Title 1 students;
• performs tasks as needed to meet demands of core duties consistent with a K classroom;
• assists in supervision of students during classroom activities, on campus / play fields, nutrition times, library, and field trips;
• assists in the arrival and dismissal of students;
• performs other job related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability To :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Applicants must take and pass the Instructional Aide test, or provide proof of 48 semester units at an accredited college or university. If you have previously taken and passed the test, you do not need to retake the test. Call to verify your eligibility. Verification of test scores from other districts will be accepted provided it satisfies requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. Please submit a letter of verification of passage from the testing district.

NOTE : Applicants DO NOT have to take the Instructional Aide Test if they have a Associate Degree or above; OR have completed 48 general education units.