Instructional Assistant

Classified Position Opening

Instructional Assistant(s) 2012-13 TEMPORARY, Cherry Crest Elementary

Opening Date:   1/3/2013 Closing Date:     Open Until Filled Location:   Cherry Crest

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist certificated staff to provide instructional services to students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under supervision of a certificated staff member, the instructional assistant may: perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress within a variety of subject areas; work with small groups (may be multi-graded) or individual students, including special needs students, to improve academic skills (i.e., math/reading); proctor tests, quizzes, drills, and other exercises; score objective tests and record grades; aid students with special learning needs by administering remedial work; assist teachers in the development and preparation of relevant educational tools, materials, and strategies to meet individual needs; meet with students individually, or in small groups, to assist them with lesson assignments and subject matter; reinforce listening, and verbal skills; may reinforce math or reading skills (increase  comprehension, vocabulary development, reading for information and enjoyment); assist certificated staff to encourage the integration of students into instructional and social activities offered by the school; may accompany groups of students on field trips  and other outings; attend relevant in-service training sessions and workshops; attend appropriate staff meetings to coordinate instruction and to understand building goals; observe and record students’ individual progress on instructional objectives; maintain  appropriate data and reports; adjust objectives as indicated by monitoring of student progress; participate in conferences with students and parents; help students to develop a positive attitude about self, academic achievement, and school; perform related duties as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

School diploma or equivalent and an Associates (AA) Degree or higher, two years of college, or pass a formal state or local academic assessment that meet specific criteria. Specialized training in math and/or reading preferred. Experience working with computers. Experience working with classroom teachers. Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse students. Experience working individually with students of diverse aptitudes and levels of achievement. Knowledge of : child development; a variety of reading and/or math methods. Skills in : effective oral and written communication; communication that represents good modeling for students. Ability to: perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements; meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations; organize and complete tasks; observe confidentiality; relate to students of different cultures; maintain effective relations with students, staff, and the public.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This posting is considered 'temporary' for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year only. Applicants hired under this position have no guarantee of continued employment  after the end of the 2012-13 school year.AISP salary classification 4 ($ 14.41 per hour) 5-15 hours per week. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement that requires a membership or representation fee as an ongoing  condition of continued employment after an individual is hired.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

If interested and qualified please go to the Bellevue School District  web site at www.bsd405.org and follow the link to apply for a position.  For assistance with the online application process please contact hr.info@bsd405.org or call 425-456-4040 . Note: Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed.  The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation