Instructional Aide

Instructional Aide Job Description

Job Summary

Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School (LdVCS) in Chula Vista is seeking an Instructional Aide who demonstrates a commitment to our mission and vision.

Mission

Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School (LdVCS) cultivates a community of health literate students who are knowledgeable about and value what it means to be academically, physically, and socio-emotionally healthy through a student-centered approach to learning.

Vision

Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School seeks to develop students who are influential contributors to an ever-changing global society.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under direction of Teacher, assist in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities related to an effective learning environment.

Qualifications

• Possess an AA degree or have completed two years of higher education study (48 units), or pass a state or local academic assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing, and mathematics readiness

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct individuals and small groups of students in various learning situations.
• Supervise students to maintain an effective environment.
• Implement school wide discipline policies.
• Organize instructional environment; set up materials for daily activities, and maintain neat and orderly classroom/ instructional areas.
• Prepare materials and/or equipment for use in classroom activities; gather appropriate resource materials.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.
• Monitor student progress through observation, daily contact, and maintenance of accurate student records.
• May also administer, check, and record standardized/classroom tests, daily assignments, and homework.
• Perform non-instructional duties such as establishing and maintaining informational and operational records and files, attendance records, lunch counts, and permission slips.
• Assist students with assigned work; listen to students read, answer questions, reinforce concepts, check work for completeness and accuracy.
• Attend in-service training, parent conferences, and after school meetings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities

• Age appropriate methods of tutoring and motivating students
• Proper use of English, spelling, and grammar
• General office procedures, practices, and equipment
• Classroom procedures and children's instructional and recreational activities, games, arts, and crafts
• Be prepared, punctual and professional
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematical skills sufficient to obtain a passing score on a standardized proficiency test
• Communicate in both oral and written forms
• Supervise students in a variety of situations
• Establish and maintain accurate records and files
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of specified records and information
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Read, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person