Lead Instructional Assistant-Extended Day Program #29-27

The Vacancy The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications

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

There Are Currently Three Vacancies

• There are two vacancies located at College Park and Rea Elementary (working 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year). The hours for this position are 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• One vacancy at Victoria Elementary (working 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year). The hours for this position are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

NOTE: The ability to speak Spanish is required for some locations. A bilingual proficiency exam is part of the examination process for those candidates who selected an interest in testing for this particular skill. A 2.5% bilingual stipend would be added to the base pay at time of hire, where needed.

An eligibility list for this classification (with or without the bilingual skill) will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.

Please apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nmusd.

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned Administrator, oversee and provide guidance in the coordination of Extended Day Program operations at assigned sites; assist with approved academic and enrichment class activities; provide a safe and nurturing environment for student achievement; train, support and provide guidance to Extended Day Program personnel; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years' experience working with children in an educational, recreational or child care setting.

Licenses And Other Requirements Valid California driver’s license.

Valid First Aid/CPR certification.

Examination Procedures And Information

The Examination Exam Weight

Supplemental Questions: Qualifying Written/Oral Translation (English/Spanish): Qualifying where needed Written Examination (NCLB Testing): 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 open 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 [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe senders list. Job Responsibilities

Representative Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Oversee and provide guidance to assigned staff in the coordination of Extended Day Program operations at multiple assigned sites; serve as liaison between extended day site staff, the Director and/or Coordinator and Site Principal; prepare, organize and maintain site instructional materials to support staff and promote students learning.

Monitor and coordinate extended day programs at assigned sites; assure compliance with Program policies and procedures; implement approved academic and enrichment activities for students.

Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel; provide input and assistance in the selection and evaluation of new staff; prepare work schedules for assigned staff; adjust staff schedules as needed; review assigned staff time cards and report tardiness to program director.

Communicate with parents, administrators, principals, personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

Perform instructional assistant duties in the absence of assigned staff.

Assist in the collection, preparation and maintenance of screening and assessment data.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records, logs, reports, notes and files; compose email correspondence independently.

Assist in managing budget at assigned site; inventory and order supplies for assigned sites; submit purchase orders and receipt reimbursements to administration.

Monitor and manage extended day program attendance database; review attendance sheets for accuracy.

Support and ensure timely pick up of all students at assigned sites and assist staff with resolving issues of students left after center closes.

Monitor students in program activities and perform recess supervision guiding students into safe play activities.

Assist students to develop communication skills and serve as an appropriate language model.

Perform routine first aid and seek assistance for non-routine illnesses or injuries; assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures.

Participate in staff meetings and attend in-services as required.

Maintain classroom in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition.

Operate a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional equipment.

Drive a vehicle to conduct work and to travel to assigned school sites.

Other Duties Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF:

Child development strategies.

District and site policies, procedures and regulations.

After school program curriculum and lesson planning.

Basic instructional methods and techniques.

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Student supervision principles and practices.

Student behavior management techniques

Goals and objectives of assigned program.

Basic record keeping and budgeting techniques.

Basic math concepts and applications.

Health and safety regulations.

Operation of standard office equipment, including a computer and appropriate software.

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

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Nutrition needs for students.

Ability To Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to child care.

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

Prepare a variety of instructional support materials.

Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students.

Compile data and prepare records.

Maintain records and files.

Understand and follow oral directions.

Operate a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer and appropriate software. Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.

Monitor and evaluate student progress.

Organize and disperse instructional materials.

Lead, encourage and support assigned extended day program staff.

Work independently.

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.

Attend meetings and in-services as required.

Environment WORKING CONDITIONS: Office, classroom and playground settings.

Drive a vehicle to conduct work at multiple assigned sites.

Physical Demands Sitting or standing for extend periods of time.

Driving to assigned sites.

Bending at the waist, kneeling, crawling, or crouching to assist students.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Seeing to monitor students.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard classroom equipment.

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VACATION – HOLIDAYS - ILLNESS Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments. The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fifteen (15) days depending on the work calendar. Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees.

RETIREMENT All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security. If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security. Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement.

HEALTH & WELFARE The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week. This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees. For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans. For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis. Dependent coverage is available.

See all benefit options here: https://web.nmusd.us/departments/business-services/risk-management/benefits

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH The District encourages employees to pursue professional growth. Professional growth points shall be earned by employee participation while in non-paid status in activities which are employment related. Professional growth points are awarded annually and accumulate at $25 per approved Professional Growth Point and/or tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $1,000 is also available - limited to one per year.

01

Information I provide to the following supplemental questions will be reviewed as part of the application process. Questions that are not fully and completely answered will be considered grounds for disqualification from the examination process. Stating "see resume" in lieu of a complete response to these questions is not acceptable. Select "Yes" to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes, I have a high school diploma or GED
• No, I do not have a high school diploma nor GED

03

Do you have a valid First Aid/CPR Certification?

• Yes
• No, but I am willing to obtain a valid certification within the first six months of employment
• No, and I am not willing to obtain one

04

Do you have a valid California Driver's License (or an out-of-state license and are willing to obtain a California Driver's License upon offer of employment)?

• Yes
• No

05

These Positions Can Work At Various School Site Settings. Please Select All The Types Of School Site Preferences You Would Be Willing To Work At

• College Park Elementary - 6 hours/day
• Rea Elementary - 6 hours/day
• Victoria Elementary - 8 hours/day

06

How many years of verifiable job related experience do you have working with children in an educational, recreational or child care setting?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3 years or more

07

How many years of verifiable job related work experience do you have observing and controlling the behavior of students in or outside of the classroom?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3 years or more

08

How many years of experience do you have monitoring and evaluating student progress?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3 years or more

09

How many years of verifiable job related work experience do you have in a lead or supervisory capacity?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3 years or more

10

Do you have the ability to perform oral and written translations to/from English and Spanish? NOTE: Some vacancies requires this ability.

• Yes, I am fluent in English and Spanish
• No, I do not speak Spanish

11

How many years of verifiable job related work experience do you have performing oral and written translations to/from English and Spanish? NOTE: Some vacancies requires this ability.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 4 years or more

12

Have you previously taken the No Child Left Behind exam?

• Yes
• No

13

If you answered YES to the question above, please select the school district where you took the NCLB exam.

• Fountain Valley School District
• Huntington Beach City School District
• Huntington Beach Union High School District
• Newport-Mesa Unified School District
• Ocean View School District
• None of the above

14

Are you available to work Monday through Friday 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during the school year?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you have experience with basic instructional methods and techniques?

• Yes
• No

16

Are you familiar with standard office equipment, including the ability to keep records on a computer?

• Yes
• No

17

The questions below are designed to indicate whether you are willing to perform the duty listed. Check YES if you are willing to perform this duty or NO if you are not. Please keep in mind that all of the duties listed are REQUIRED of the position. If you are not willing to do any one of the duties listed, you will not be considered in the recruitment process. Select "Yes" to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes

18

Monitor and coordinate extended day programs at assigned sites.

• Yes
• No

19

Train and provide work direction to assigned staff.

• Yes
• No

20

Observe and monitor students inside and outside the classroom.

• Yes
• No

21

Perform minor first aid to students with illnesses or injuries.

• Yes
• No

22

Maintain confidentiality of student records and related materials.

• Yes
• No

23

Participate in meetings and in-service training program.

• Yes
• No

24

Please describe your experience working with students in an educational setting.

• Required Question