Cold Spring School District

Instructional Assistant

General Description:

Under the supervision of the classroom teacher to assist in the process of classroom teaching and do related work as required. Must be available Monday - Friday from 11:30am to 3:15pm. The position is for 3.75 hours per day. This is a ten month position starting August 16, 2022 and ends June 8, 2023. Schedule follows the school year calendar including breaks: Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Typical Duties:

• Assist the teacher in the delivery of lessons.
• Present lessons prepared by the teacher to small groups of students.
• Assist in the organization of classroom activities.
• Assist in the maintenance of acceptable classroom behavior.
• Correct student work, record grades, and maintain classroom bookkeeping and other records.
• Duplicate material for instruction as required by the classroom teacher.
• Communicate with the classroom teacher regarding individual child development.
• Assist in other activities involving children outside the classroom.
• Helps with distribution of student meals.
• Student pick-up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Operation of standard duplicating machines
• School rules and regulations
• District classified policies and procedures

Ability to:

• Work well with children.
• Work in cooperation with other adults.
• Use discretion with confidential information.
• Relate well to the public.
• Communicate with other employees and classroom teacher.
• Accept the position of classroom team member with teacher as head of the team.
• Display an acceptable skill level in reading, writing, and arithmetic consistent with grade level/class assignments.
• Type and operate basic classroom and office equipment.

Experience:

Experience working with elementary school age children. 

Education:

Minimum of 48 college units.