INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT SUBSTITUTE

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the department manager, serve as an assistant to teachers in a variety of assigned instructional activities to provide appropriate, meaningful learning experiences for pupils in large or small groups, or in one-on-one situations; assist in the supervision of students; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and do other related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Positive methods to maintain control of student behavior;
Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary and grammar;
Basic subjects of instruction including arithmetic, reading and language;
Routine record management systems and procedures.

Ability to:
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work;
Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups;
Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Print and write legibly;
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters relating to students;

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and/or any combination of experience and training to provide the required knowledge and skill. An AA degree, or 2 years equivalence of acceptable college coursework, or successful passage of an acceptable rigorous assessment is highly preferred.

License, Certificate and Testing Requirements:
Must pass an Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test with a score of 75% or higher in the areas of Math, Reading, and Writing.
Possess a valid California driver license and maintain insurability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assist in the creation, preparation, ordering, distribution, and presentation of materials and supplies toobtain the educational objectives of the students;Alert teacher and appropriate staff to the special needs, progress, and behavior of students;Assist in maintaining the classroom as a sanitary, safe, orderly, attractive, and positive learningenvironment;Immediately recognize, report and correct unsafe conditions;Assure the health and safety of students, providing supervision in classroom and non-classroom schoolsettings and at school functions;Assist students with feeding, personal hygiene, grooming functions, toileting, and other self-help skills,which may require changing diapers and clothes, lifting and positioning students on orthopedic equipmentand changing tables, and assisting students on and off of the bus;Maintain records and perform routine clerical tasks such as typing, computer operation, filing andphotocopying;Ride a school bus or orthopedic transportation vehicle to provide safe and secure transportation forstudents with physical, educational and emotional disabilities;Assist drivers in the loading, unloading and securing of disabled students; assure seat belts, safety Velcroand buckle safety vests, and wheelchair securement devices are properly operated according to established procedures and guidelines as required only in cases of emergency;Maintain order and discipline on bus as required; monitor student activities to assure children remainseated and comply with bus safety procedures; physically restrain violently aggressive children asnecessary according to established procedures (i.e. bus pulling over and stopped at a safe location,emergency services notified, etc.) as per health plans, behavior plans and/or Individual Education Plans.;Assist in the enforcement of County Office of Education and/or Superintendent policies and proceduresrelating to the transportation of special education students, instructing students regarding proper busbehavior and emergency procedures;Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures as required;Regularly and consistently be in attendance at work;Attend and participate in assigned meetings, workshops, and seminars;As trained and directed, follow proper guidelines and procedures, and practice work place safety;Perform other related duties, as assigned.

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS
Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned essential duties of this job description are the following essential physical requirements. The following analysis entails an evaluation of the physical demands factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.

Rating Symbol Key
NP = Not Present - Does not exist O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time
F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time

1. STRENGTH:
A. Standing 5% of time
Walking 20% of time
Sitting 75% of time

B. Lifting 25 lbs. O
Carrying 25 lbs. O
Pushing 25 lbs. O
Pulling 25 lbs. O

2. CLIMBING NP
BALANCING NP

3. STOOPING O
KNEELING O
CROUCHING O
CRAWLING NP

4. REACHING C
HANDLING C
FINGERING O
FEELING O

5. TALKING ::
Ordinary C
Other NP
HEARING:
Conversations C
Other Sounds O

6. SEEING:
Acuity, Near C
Acuity, Far F
Depth Perception NP
Accommodation NP
Color Vision NP
Field of Vision NP

7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: 2 3 (4) (5) (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parentheses).

8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of Significant physical abilities are associated with instructing and supervising students in a classroom environment, e.g., reading, distributing materials, recording information.

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS
The following analysis represents an evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.

Key to Environmental Factors Rating:
NP = Not Present in the job environment S = Seldom – Under 5% of the work day
O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time

1. ENVIRONMENT:
Inside 80%
Outside 20%

2. EXTREME COLD NP
EXTREME HEAT NP
WET/HUMID NP

3. NOISE 80 Decibels
VIBRATION NP

Comments regarding “Noise” = Children in classroom and playground

4. HAZARDS:
Mechanical NP
Explosives NP
Electrical S
Radiant Energy NP
Burns NP
Other Hazard/s NP
Comments regarding “Electrical Hazards” = Outlet covers on all plugs

5. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
Fumes S
Mists NP
Odors NP
Gases NP
Dusts O
Poor Ventilation NP
Other Hazard/s NP
Comments regarding “Dusts” = Pollen, sand
6. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING – DEVICES: None

7. E.C. SUMMARY: Inside Work 2 3 4 (5) Numbers contained in parentheses indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.


OTHER RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION

1. Other related duties as assigned.





Employee: _____________________________________ Date:__________________

Authorized Representative: _____________________________________ Date:__________________

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.