Instructional Assistant II - TK Aide

Instructional Assistant II - TK/K Aide

To assist a certified teacher by providing instructional support to students in the classroom; to assist in maintaining a safe environment in the classroom and on the playground; and to perform related duties as required.

This is the intermediate level class in the Instructional Assistant series. This class is distinguished from the Instructional Assistant I by the performance of the tasks and duties assisting students in the classroom and providing support to teachers which require ability to work with written materials and prepare written reports. This class differs from the Instructional Assistant III in that the latter required additional training for assisting students that have learning or physical disabilities.

Receives general supervision from Principal, Vice Principal, or assigned teacher.

Essential Functions:

• Assist teachers in the classroom; circulate in the classroom and work with students requiring additional assistance in small groups and as a class collaboratively, helping students achieve standards of conduct and responsibility as a member of the class.
• Greeting students when they arrive to class and helping with transition from home and parent to the school setting.
• Implements and modifies transitional kindergarten curriculum such as learning materials and activities, as directed by the teacher, which may also include kindergarten in a Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten combination class.
• Evaluates and identifies each student's readiness skills according to age, ability and interest as directed by teacher.
• Work with students on different subject matters, including spelling, reading, and written language; tutor students in study skills, test taking, homework preparation, and other study techniques; motivate students.
• Perform record keeping functions in the classroom, including taking attendance, record absences and accept notes from parents.
• Collects anecdotal notes and other data such as student behavior observations and assessment results for the purpose of providing information to teacher or other district personnel.
• Collect student homework and test papers; collect papers and record grades; collaborate with teacher in preparing progress reports.
• Provide supportive assistance to teachers, including copying, typing, filing and related clerical functions, compile material for lesson plans.
• Assists in the preparation of a welcoming and stimulating classroom environment including consideration of safety and support for children in the classroom, during lunch, and on the playground.
• Supervises or assists in the supervision of student eating areas; enforces school procedures related to eating areas including cleaning lunch tables, trash disposal, and related matters.
• Supervises playground activities of students during lunch and recess; prevents rough and dangerous play activities and ensures that students stay in designated areas.
• Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior and an appreciation of human diversity; promotes and encourages high standards for student behavior; encourages a clean campus environment.
• Implements standards set by the teacher of appropriate student behavior for the purpose of achieving effective participation in activities, providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Assists in emergencies; uses good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist an injured or physically ill student; may administer minor first aid; summons further aid as necessary; reports accidents.
• Reports on unsafe conditions.
• Performs a variety of routine clerical duties in support of school operations including, but not limited to, copying, laminating, and binding materials, and preparing materials for distribution.
• May supervise students in a classroom or during various activities.
• Assist students in personal care such as toileting, dressing, grooming, and eating.
• Consistent and regular attendance is required due to the nature of the job.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Escorts students who need to leave the classroom for any reason.
• Accompanies students and teacher on field trips or outings

Marginal Functions:

• Ensure a safe and clean learning environment for students.
• Prepare displays.
• Assist in set-up and serve during morning nutrition.
• Attends trainings and meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and receiving updated current information on best practices as directed by the site or District administrator.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical functions as needed.
• Basic computer skills for emails, training, and student assistance.
• May interpret/translate communications to parents/students if necessary.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic First Aid and CPR.
• Concepts of child growth, development, and behavior; characteristics of school age children.
• Health and safety regulations as related to the position.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to:

• Supervise, monitor and assist students.
• Work effectively with students.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, effectively with adults and students.
• Maintain emotional control and composure under stressful situations and in difficult situations; effectively react to emergencies.
• Implement learning activities for students.
• Adapt basic teaching techniques and methods to support the teacher.
• Assist students in personal care such as toileting, dressing, grooming, and eating.
• Highs standards of ethics, integrity, and personal conduct
• Demonstrate an understanding of warmth, open-mindedness, respect for human dignity, genuine interest in people, sensitive to the needs of others.
• Interpersonal skills including conflict resolution abilities, capacity to listen and learn, tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Appropriately manage student behavior and guide students toward acceptable social behavior.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for successful job performance.
• Perform effectively and assertively in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.
• Appropriately manage student behavior and guide students toward acceptable social behavior.
• Perform routine clerical work.
• Observe, identify, and report potentially dangerous or illegal situations.
• Project voice and communicate effectively with others.
• Move rapidly and freely about the entire campus.
• Maintain confidentiality about all personal information, assessment results, and other records concerning students and their families.
• Understand and apply rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Present self as a positive representative of the organization.
• Assist injured students.
• Plan and organize work.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Some experience in dealing with school-age children in a formal or informal environment; demonstrated experience in dealing with situations involving conflict is desirable.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, not required.

License or Certificate:

Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR and First Aid Certification. Possession of an associate degree with an Educational, medical, or social services field focus, or passing score on district proficiency exam for employment.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions:

Classroom and outdoor environment; work closely with others.

Subject to exposure to individuals who may exhibit abusive or violent behaviors.

Physical Conditions:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push,