Olympic View - Instructional Assistant Sped - Repost- #045

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Job Summary

Under immediate supervision, performs duties of above average difficulty assisting in the operation of Transitional Kindergarten. May perform a variety of classroom support and clerical duties; and may provide services to students in a language other than English.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MEETS PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT BY: • Successfully passing the District's Instructional Assistant/Student Attendant exam, or • passing CBEST, or • U.S. A.A.

Degree or higher verified with transcripts reflecting degree, or • 60+ college units verified by transcripts. Anyone with a foreign degree MUST complete Language and Written Portion of exam. For more information on requirements, please CLICK HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you have not successfully met this requirement. You may contact the Human Resources Department for more information. • Graduation from high school or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual Spanish Preferred. Experience working with 3-5 year old children; ability to work with staff as part of the team; work as a team member; good communication skills and attention to detail; sufficient strength to lift, move, and/or carry a preschool-aged child up to 40 lbs. and various items in the classroom up to 25 lbs.; hearing sufficient to understand and engage in normal conversations; sufficient visual acuity to read text in a wide variety of typed/written formats and monitor student activities; clarity of speech sufficient to explain instructional concepts to children and discuss them with adults; mobility sufficient to visit other locations throughout the campus.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Assists the teacher by presenting developmentally appropriate activities (e.g., literacy, language, science, music, and art) to individual or small groups of children for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. • Assists in preparation and distribution of instructional materials to be used by students. • Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and providing for a safe and positive learning environment. • Supervises outdoor activities, such as wheel toys, sand box, water play, or climbing structure and participates in staff-directed games and activities. • Assists the teacher in record keeping activities and assessment. • Performs housekeeping duties related to activities such as art projects, cooking experiences, student meals, and as otherwise required. • Accompanies children on educational field trips, and provides a supportive role to the children's physical, personal, and emotional needs. • Supervises student meals & snacks, rest periods, and other activities as required. • Bathroom support in the general education classroom. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: • Sufficient stamina and agility to stand, walk, run, sit, squat, bend, crawl, climb, twist, and reach on a daily basis to perform various activities in the classroom and playground area. • Sufficient strength to lift, move, and/or carry a preschool-aged child up to 40 lbs. and various items in the classroom up to 25 lbs.; hearing sufficient to understand and engage in normal conversations; sufficient visual acuity to read text in a wide variety of typed/written formats and monitor student activities; clarity of speech sufficient to explain instructional concepts to children and discuss them with adults; mobility sufficient to visit other locations throughout the campus.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum one year experience working with young children. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adults and children; perform a variety of above-average, complex tasks; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; prepare reports as required; use good grammar. • Knowledge of correct language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. State law requires that all personnel working in an instructional setting must demonstrate high school proficiency in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics.

Applicants must pass a proficiency examination before they can be considered for a position as an Instructional Assistant. • Education requirement of graduation from high school or equivalent, preferably supplemented by two years college course work in child-care specialization or equivalent. Must have completed 6 units in Child Development or be willing to complete within one year of hire. • Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

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Comments and Other Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Probationary employees serving the initial probationary period (6 months) in the District are not eligible for voluntary transfer.

However, they are eligible to apply for a promotional opportunity pursuant to Article 11, Transfer of the CVCEO/District Agreement. The Chula Vista Elementary School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program, practice or activity it conducts.

For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Human Resources Service and Support Department, Jason Romero, Assistant Superintendent/ Title IX Coordinator, 84 East J Street Chula Vista, CA 91910, Jason.Romero@cvesd.org, (619) 425-9600, Ext. 181340. CULTURALLY DIVERSE AND BILINGUAL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY All application inquiries are to be referred to: Gilbert Araiza at Gilbert.Araiza@cvesd.org

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