Description

SUMMARY

The Math Instructional Assistant provides instruction and/or related services to individuals or groups; supports students in classroom; monitors and supervises students in lunchroom, halls and bus loading zones and on playgrounds; and 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

• 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 co-lead 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.

• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Perform other duties assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree or Minimum of 2 years’ experience related experience working with children with emotional/behavioral problems

• Experience instructing students in mathematics at all grade levels

• Valid California driver’s license 

• Experience with training and knowledge of behavior management strategies

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Education, or related field 

• Standard first aid and CPR certification 

• SPA Certification (Safe and Positive Approaches)