Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional activities; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials; performs a variety of clerical tasks associated with the classroom; assist in the preparation/organization of learning centers, may administer and score various tests; assists in the coordination and operation of a program for cross-cultural, limited English speaking students; other related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS Ability to: Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups. Communicate effectively in oral and written form; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults. Understand and carry out oral and written direction; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults. Perform routine clerical tasks, operate variety of office related equipment. Learn to utilize a variety of instructional materials and procedures Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth and development, student behavior; appropriate English usage, basic arithmetical concepts; student behavior management strategies and techniques Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably with training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, or related field. No child Left Behind compliance is a must -- requires successful passage of an exam or documented successful completion ("C" or better) of at least 48 semester units of college-level coursework. Proof of education is required. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The State of California Department of Education (CDE) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The CDE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one of more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans ‘status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CDE’s efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in CDE employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity. TITLE IX COMPLIANCE Related Board Policies regarding nondiscrimination in the Burlingame School District’s programs (BP 0410), employment (BP 4030), and anti-harassment /anti bullying (BP 0411), sexual harassment of student or staff (BP 4119.11) are outlined in referenced Board Policies which can be found on the district website: http:/www.burlingameschools.org. Complaints regarding discrimination as outlined in the above statement and related board policies should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator for the Burlingame School District: Marla Silversmith, Interim Superintendent (650) 259-3828