Instructional Aide General Education - Elementary

Instructional Aide General Education - Elementary at Palo Alto Unified School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

11/19/2025

Contact

Sandy Esquivias

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$ 27.59 - $ 35.05 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

Range 21 on the Classified Salary Schedule

Length of Work Year

10 Months / Up to 19.5 hours per week

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Palo Alto Unified School District

Department

Elementary

Benefits

N/A

Job Summary

Job Summary

OVERVIEW Under general direction, assist in preparing educational materials; may tutor or assist with instruction of individual students or groups of students under guidelines and supervision provided by Classroom Teacher. QUALIFICATION

• A.A. degree or equivalent required; courses in Psychology, Child Growth and Development or a closely related field preferred
• Satisfactory work history
• Successful experience demonstrating tact, courtesy, positive attitude and maintaining cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
• Assist the Classroom Teacher in planning course of study and specific lesson plans
• May tutor individual students or groups of students under the guidance of the Classroom Teacher
• Supervise individual students or small groups of students in practice activities such as math and spelling drills
• Supervise students at assemblies and programs or during trips
• Auditory and visual monitoring of students both inside the classroom and during outside activities
• Assist students in reviewing homework assignments and test results
• Prepare instructional and visual aids including posters, charts and stencils
• Arrange for and operate audiovisual equipment
• Order textbooks and supplies and maintain an inventory of essential items
• May attend meetings relating to curriculum content or student-related problems
• Instruct and plan learning activities under the guidance of the Classroom Teacher
• Express oneself clearly, orally and in writing
• Supervise large groups of students
• Other duties as assigned
• With appropriate training, may be required to provide First Aid/CPR.
• Deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment and poise.
  
  

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