Instructional Assistant - 3.75 High Desert

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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Class Definition: Classified

Under the direction of the classroom teacher to instruct students individually or in groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives, to act as an assistant to a teacher in performing assigned tasks which will make learning more effective. Do other related duties as assigned.

Reports To: Classroom Teacher

Supervises: None

Qualifications:
• One year paid or voluntary experience working with children
• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Knowledge of practical learning patterns and behavior. Elementary concepts of child
development and of behavior characteristics. Personal hygiene and mental health
practices. Reading and writing English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and handwriting.
• Ability to communicate with children and motivate them to participate in learning activities. Learn to teach in special subject matter areas or to teach children who have special learning needs by watching teachers or specialists. Maintain emotional control under difficult situations. Learn and adapt to new procedures and conditions. …