Instructional Assistant III

We are currently looking to fill one position at Riverview Middle School in Rio Vista, CA.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm - 6.5 hours daily

Classified Employee Salary Schedule

Range 7

$20.31 - $23.54 hourly

Placement dependent on experience in public education

Please upload the following documents to your application in the additional uploads section of application.

Incomplete applications will not be processed:

1. Letter of Introduction

2. Resume

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

DEFINITION

To assist a certified teacher by providing instructional support to students in the classroom; to assist in maintaining a safe environment in the classroom and on the playground; and to perform related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level class in the Instructional Assistant series. This class is distinguished from the Instructional Assistant I by the performance of the 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 the Instructional Assistant II in that the latter does not require additional training for assisting students that have learning or physical disabilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned Principal, Vice Principal, Director of Special Education, Program Specialist, Case Manager, or assigned Teacher.

DUTIES

Essential Functions:

1. Provide instructions to students with learning disabilities or special education students; work with students in small groups or individually in the regular classroom; modify activities or lessons to meet the needs of students. Assist teachers in the classroom; circulate in the classroom and work with students requiring assistance.

2. Implements unique intervention strategies and behavior intervention plans to assist students in managing their serious or aggressive behaviors.

3. Correct student behavior as instructed by certificated staff.

4. Understand effective methods to deal with verbal outbursts and other forms of resisting authority.

5. Maintains and monitors effective group and individual student behavior to provide optimum learning environment, implement established discipline practice and policy.

6. Work with students on different subject matters, including spelling, reading and written language; tutor students in study skills, test taking, homework preparation, and other study techniques; motivate students.

7. Assist in implementing instructional strategies as developed by the teacher necessary for students to meet IEP goals.

8. Assist the special education teacher in providing the student with access to adopted core curriculum in various settings. Review and reinforce learning activities initiated by the teacher to assist students mastering academic concepts and skills.

9. Assist the teacher with accommodating and modifying methods for students with special needs.

10. Assist in the evaluation of students’ performance by administering informal assessments.

11. Oversee students’ access to educational environments including but not limited to the classroom, yard, social interactions, and other students.

12. Collaborate with teachers and student performance; provide information on achievements and challenges. Provide information on student performance, as appropriate.

13. Perform record keeping functions in the classroom, including taking attendance; record absences and accept notes from parents.

14. Collect student homework and test papers; collect papers and record grades; collaborate with teacher in preparing progress reports.

15. Provide supportive assistance to teachers, including copying, typing, filing and related clerical functions, compile material for lesson plan.

16. Under the teacher’s direction, assess student needs and progress.

17. Assist the teacher with individual learning activities whenever requested.

18. Assist in the preparation and duplication of learning materials.

19. Participates in daily activities, training sessions and special activities to assist in the implementation of IEP goals and/or accommodations.

20. Updates special education and/or general education teacher regarding student progress.

21. Assist students in personal care such as brushing teeth, dressing, grooming, and eating.

22. May assist students by changing diapers, toileting or providing other specialized assistance, upon completion of a