Substitute Instructional Assistant

Substitute Instructional Assistant

Substitutes Instructional Assistants cover for instructional assistants in Special Education classrooms or for PE aides on an on-call, as needed basis. Work schedule and work hours will vary. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated special education instructional program; perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management and classroom instruction of special education students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated special education instructional program; tutor individual or small groups of student, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects.
• Accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes; take notes for students as required; escort students to and from restroom and classes as assigned.
• Assist assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans; grade student tests and assignments; record grades; maintain student files as assigned; modify materials and explain instructions and words; assure student understanding of classroom activities and assignments.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects in various subject areas; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Reinforce instruction to students with non-severe disabilities, including language, communication and behavioral problems; confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of special education students; assist students with meeting Individual Education Plans (IEP) goals and objectives, as assigned by case carrier.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials.
• Attend assigned meetings, conferences and in-services.
• Assist students with toileting as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

One of the following is required: Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education (college level) or forty-eight (48) semester units, including a math and an English class (units need to be passed with a grade of C or higher); OR obtain an Associate's degree or higher OR Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing and mathematics readiness. The district offers this test monthly. You are given two hours to complete the test. If you are submitting transcripts in lieu of the test they must be submitted with the application. Unofficial can be submitted but transcripts must be legible and show proof of forty-eight (48) semester units, including a math and an English class; OR a conferred date for an associate's (or higher) degree.

Substitutes Instructional Assistants cover for instructional assistants in Special Education classrooms or for PE aides on an on-call, as needed basis. Work schedule and work hours will vary.

• Copy of Transcript (Unofficial are accepted for the application, sealed official will be required upon hire. forty-eight (48) semester units, including a math and an English class with a passing grade of 'C' or higher; obtained an associate's (or higher) degree. )
• Test Results/Materials (CBEST results if applicable)

Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment. The Culver City Unified School District, an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, practices, or programs.