INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II - MIGRANT ESL

TEMPORARY

LOCATION:  District Wide

START DATE:  October 15, 2018

DAYS & HOURS:  7 hours per day; 167 days per year for 2018-19 SY

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled

DESCRIPTION:  Under the general supervision of a program teacher and/or administrator, provides supported educational services in classrooms, resource centers, or other program related areas; functioning without direct guidelines or supervision within established perimeters when appropriate.  Duties and responsibilities depend on class/program assignments and may include participating in physical management.  Reports to designated teacher, building principal and/or program supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:  Highly qualified designation required (two years of post-secondary study, or an Associate’s Degree, or verification of other acceptable Paraprofessional Testing); two years of school related experience preferable; ability to relate well to students, staff and public; accurately transfer, record and convey information; basic knowledge of school rules and procedures; basic knowledge of computer technology and other equipment used in the work place as required. Bilingual Spanish-speaking desired.

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:              Instructional Assistant II – Migrant ESL

Work Days:          As Assigned

Reports to:          Classroom Teacher/ Building or Program Administrator

FLSA Status:       Classified – Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of a special education teacher and/or administrator provides supported educational services in classrooms, resource centers, or other program related areas. Duties and responsibilities depend on class/program assignments and may include participating in physical management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Fills a position designated for Educational Assistant II, including all regular classroom, special education and resource center positions.
2. Under the direction of the Teacher, oversees and when appropriate directs student activities, both individual and group related.
3. Set out and put away instructional material required by the Teacher.
4. Checks and scores written assignments when a scoring key is provided.
5. Supervises study halls, playground activities at recess or noon breaks, cafeterias and hallways.
6. Assists in student management.
7. Able to access, input, retrieve information from a computer and key 30 wpm.
8. Able to learn assigned tasks readily, with minimal supervision, and follow established routines and procedures.
9. Fulfill other related duties as assigned.
10. Fulfill performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position.
11. Fulfill working conditions and physical effort listed below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or the equivalent.
2. Two years of post-secondary study, or An Associate’s degree, or a passing score on a state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
3. A minimum of two years of school related experience preferable
4. Able to relate well to students, staff and public.
5. Read, understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
6. Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free work place.
7. Basic knowledge of school rules and procedures.
8. Accurately transfer, record and convey information, materials and money, as required by the position.
9. Basic knowledge of computer technology and other equipment used in the work place, as required by the position.
10. Knowledge of clerical skills such as typing, operating office machines and organizing files. Familiarity with test scoring and recording. 
11. Ability to communicate accurately with others through both speaking and writing skills using correct grammar and/or spelling.
12. Bilingual skills desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Length of Work Year: Days to be Assigned.  Length of Work Day:  To be assigned
2. Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
3. Work is both inside and outdoors. It can be physically and emotionally demanding and requires the employee to stand, walk or kneel (could be in inclement weather)
4. Works closely with students and can be physically and emotionally demanding.
5. Responsibilities may require the employee to stand, walk or kneel.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contact of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

If hired, you will be required to read and sign this job description.