PLACER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE:  INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-ADULT EDUCATION

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Principal, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in the adult school program; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Tutor individual or small groups of students in the adult school program, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects.

Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, operating equipment, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.

Assist assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans; grade student tests and assignments; confer with students concerning test results; record grades; report progress regarding student performance; maintain student files as assigned.

Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of student assessment and other State-mandated testing programs; compile, print and distribute test rosters for faculty and students as appropriate.

Receive, inspect, count, number and distribute testing materials to school sites according to established procedures; receive, organize and review completed testing forms and materials; prepare completed tests for processing and assure accuracy and completeness of required information.

Input testing data and student information into an assigned computer system; generate a variety of computerized reports and distribute to appropriate departments and school sites as requested; maintain automated records; assure accuracy of input and output information.

Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials.

Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; clean, set up, and set out instructional materials.

Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, paper cutter and laminator.

Assist with the registration of new students as assigned; conduct orientation activities for new students; provide information to members of the community concerning program activities.

Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures;

Perform a variety of duties in specialized instructional areas such as computer applications, data entry and desktop publishing as directed.

Monitor inventory levels of classroom supplies; order and receive classroom supplies as directed.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic subjects taught in local schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.

Basic instructional methods and techniques.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Operation of standard office and classroom equipment.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.

Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students in the adult school program as directed by the teacher.

Assist in the preparation of instructional materials.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.

Operate standard office and classroom equipment.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.

Maintain records and files.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from high school and some experience working with students in an organized setting.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents must meet requirements specified under the No Child Left Behind Act

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Classroom environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file and retrieve materials.

Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling light objects as assigned.