Instructional Assistant II

Classified Employee Salary Schedule

Range 6

$18.03 $20.90 hourly

Placement dependent on expierence in public education

180 Days a year

Monday Friday 11:45 am 1:15 pm / 1.5 hours daily

Please upload the following documents to your application in the additional uploads section of application.

Incomplete applications will not be processed:

1. Letter of Introduction
2. Resume
3. Letter(s) of Reference (minimum of three dated no older than 2 years)

MISSION STATEMENT
In a diverse community rich in agricultural and family traditions the River Delta Unifed School District will provide a safe supportive rigorous studentcentered education in which all students are prepared to achieve their maximum potential and become productive members of society

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

River Delta is a K12 district with an enrollment of 1880. The District has 8 small schools: (4) K6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg Hood Courtland Walnut Grove Ryde Locke Isleton Rio Vista Birds Landing and Collinsville.

The River Delta Unified School District sits in three counties Sacramento Solano and Yolo. Although it is a tricounty district it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education.
River Delta Unifed School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom.

Staff development opportunities are provided encouraged and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently. In addition the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in ongoing inservices in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher principal and Superintendent.

RIVER DELTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

RIVER DELTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARCTERISTICS

This is the journey 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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned teacher.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Assist teachers in the classroom; circulate in the classroom and work with students requiring additional assistance.
2. 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.
3. Perform record keeping functions in the classroom including taking attendance and lunch counts; record absences and accept notes from parents.
4. Collect student homework and test papers; collect papers and record grades; assist in preparing progress reports.

Marginal Functions:

1. Ensure a safe and clean learning environment for students.
2. Prepare displays.
3. Assist in setup and serve during morning nutrition.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Effective methods of controlling student behavior.

Basic English.

Basic First Aid and CPR.

Ability to:

Supervise students.

Work effectively with students.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate effectively with adults and students.

Maintain emotional control in difficult situations; effectively react to emergencies.

Encourage positive learning patterns and behaviors.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Maintain effective audiovisual discrimination and perception needed for successful job performance.

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 working with children.