HARMONY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Instructional Assistant Classified Employee General Job Description The Instructional Assistant works with the classroom teacher to provide a variety of instructional, clerical and supervision activities for students. Often the assistant is required to assist one or more teachers. The assistant normally works in a classroom setting providing instructional assistance to individual students, small groups, and provide teacher support. The assistant may be assigned by the site principal to different learning environments based upon their skills and training. The Instructional Assistant is to work cooperatively and professionally with teachers and staff in the development and implementation of learning activities, instructional materials, and tests to measure and enhance student learning experience. Duties and Responsibilities of the Instructional Assistant The assistant assists the teaching staff in administering a variety of district and state assessments within the assigned classrooms. The assistant provides supervision and a calming presence on the playground and in the cafeteria during the assigned student break periods. The assistant provides supervision and a calming presence on campus prior to and after the school day according to a school supervision schedule or at the request of the principal. The assistant assists the classroom teacher with general clerical tasks such as, but not limited to, the duplication of work sheets and handout materials. The assistant communicates in an effective and timely manner with teachers regarding observed issues and needs pertaining to individual students. The assistant assists with student conduct issues including working to calm and quiet students in order for others to focus on classroom lessons and assignments. The assistant assists students appropriately with daily learning materials and assignments. The assistant provides assistance as assigned by the teacher in core curriculum and content areas with individual students or small groups of students within the classroom setting. The assistant will also assist with “Green School” activities and the school garden program when assigned by the principal or classroom teacher. Supervision The Instructional Assistant is directly responsible to the school principal who sets work schedules and provides for the assistant’s annual evaluation. When assigned to a particular classroom teacher the assistant takes direction from the teacher within the guidelines of the job description and classified contract. Qualifications and Skills The instructional assistant shall be a high school graduate or its equivalent with effective English language skills for working with K-8 students. The instructional assistant must pass the legally required proficiency test administered by the county office of education. The assistant has effective mathematical and language arts skills and knowledge for working with K-8 students. The assistant has basic knowledge and ability to perform basic clerical tasks including the use of word processing and copying equipment. The assistant has the ability to communicate effectively with teachers and staff orally and in writing. The assistant has the ability to maintain effective and supportive working relations with teachers, students, school officials, parents and members of the community who visit or volunteer in the schools. The assistant has the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and requests. The assistant has a general working knowledge of student learning styles, challenges and needs. The assistant has a compassionate and supportive approach toward working with students. The assistant is to have the ambulatory ability to assist with outdoor activities and campus supervision. The assistant must possess auditory and visual abilities to effectively assist students with reading, speaking and other visual learning activities. Employment Standards The assistant must demonstrate that they are a high school graduate or its equivalent. The assistant must demonstrate prompt and consistent attendance in order to assist students and teachers with classroom instruction. The assistant must possess a valid, current CPR certificate. The assistant must clear the required fingerprints and TB clearance. It is preferred that the assistant has advanced to community college level or technical school courses. Bilingual skills, especially Spanish language speaking and writing are desired. District may require applicant to go through the Post Offer/Pre-Placement Program (P.O.P.P.) Salary Range Range 3 Ten-month employee