Instructional Assistant - San Diego, United States - San Diego Center For Children

San Diego Center For Children

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San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

SUMMARY
The Instructional Assistant provides instruction and behavioral support services to youth attending the San Diego Center for Children Academy.

The Instructional Assistant supports students in the classroom; monitors and supervises students during lunch, supervises halls and bus loading zones and when youth are on the playground The Instructional Assistant works under the direction of a school professional educator who holds ultimate responsibility for the outcomes of the instructional program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Be accountable to the classroom teacher.
Assist in creating a safe and positive learning environment for students with severe emotional and/or behavioral issues.
Work cooperatively with other staff to serve the needs of the student.
Become familiar with the direct instruction method of teaching.
Assist children in adhering to classroom schedule and assignments.
Lead or colead instructional groups as assigned by the teacher.
Implement reward and behavior management systems utilized in the classroom.
Monitor and chart behaviors.
Assist in classroom learning activities as assigned by teacher.
Tutor individual children in social and academic skills as directed by the teacher.
Assist in preparing curriculum and special project materials.
Monitor lunch, playground, and transportation areas as assigned by the teacher.
Attend staff meetings. Attend Treatment Team meetings when assigned by lead teacher.
Perform other duties assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associates Degree or Minimum of 2 years experience related experience working with children with emotional/behavioral challenges
Valid California driver's license
Must pass Math and Writing assessment or proof of passing the CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test)
Experience with training and knowledge of behavior management strategies.

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