Elementary Instructional Assistant

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Job Summary

Job Summary

he Instructional Assistant support classroom teacher(s) in providing a high quality, personalized education program for students. S/he works during the school day and/or the after school program.

The ideal candidate for this position is a recent college graduate who has an interest in pursuing a career as an educator. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Support classroom systems/procedures and help manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning ? Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California StateStandards and OCCA's Instructional Guidelines ? Assess students regularly in accordance with OCCA guidelines and analyze assessment data? Collaborate with OCCA team members to improve own and others' instructional practices; share best practices ? Help classroom teacher(s) provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress ? May help track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with OCCA procedures ? Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges ? Assist with planning and executing differentiated instruction for students with a variety of needs, including: parallel teaching, small group and/or one-on-one instruction. ? Teach students in the after school program, especially intervention and acceleration for students below grade level ? Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, OCCA's mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior ? Perform other related duties as required and assigned QUALIFICATIONS:

Required knowledge, skills & abilities: ? Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles? Ability and willingne

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications