Instructional Assistant #28-27

The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications

THE VACANCY: Open Until Filled

This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.

These positions work 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year, although this may vary by school site.

There are multiple openings located at various elementary schools throughout the district to include: Eastbluff, Newport Coast, Newport Heights, Pomona, Victoria, and Wilson.

Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned Principal, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist teachers with the preparation of instructional materials; tutor students in assigned subject areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

Examination Procedures And Information

THE EXAMINATION:

Exam Weight

Supplemental Questions: Qualifying

Written Examination: 50%

Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill substitute and regular positions during the life of the list.

Examinations and interviewing for creating the eligible list will be conducted virtually using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.

The virtual written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 16th. The virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for week of November 30th. You will be notified via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of the recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com domains to your safe senders list.

Job Responsibilities

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assist a certificated teacher with the implementation of lesson plans and conducting instructional activities; assist in preparing materials used in instructional activities; grade student tests and assignments; record grades; maintain student files as assigned.

Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; direct group activities of students as assigned.

Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating equipment and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.

Assist in monitoring lunchroom, recess and other playground activities; lead indoor and outdoor activities planned by the teacher; accompany students on field trips as assigned.

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

Assist a certificated teacher in collecting and organizing data on student learning.

Perform special projects and prepare materials on behalf of the classroom teacher.

Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.

Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a calculator, copier, printer, laminator, a computer and assigned software.

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; administer basic first aid as needed and seek assistance for non-routine illnesses and injuries.

Perform minor housekeeping tasks in maintaining a neat, clean and orderly and safe classroom and playground atmosphere.

Attend meetings and participate in training workshops, conferences, courses and a variety of professional growth activities as required.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Child guidance principles and practices.

Basic instructional methods and techniques.

Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar,

spelling, language and reading.

Basic computer technology and age appropriate instructional software applications.

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

Basic concepts of child development and child behavior characteristics.

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Operation of a variety of office and classroom equipment.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

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

Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

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

Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.

Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by a certificated teacher.

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 of a variety of office and classroom equipment.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Maintain records and files.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Classroom and playground 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 assist students.

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

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Ewing Consulting, Inc. August 2016