Creative Identity Instructional Assistant Job Description

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant

WAGE: $20/hour

STATUS: Full-time

ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Executive Director and Program Director.

JOB SUMMARY: The Instructional Assistant will assist instructors in all class areas and facilitate participant engagement in classes such as life skills, expressive arts, and music. Instructional Assistant will also provide opportunities for participants to achieve their goals and objectives and develop their creative skills. The instructional assistant will guide the participants with their work and provide opportunities for them to do as much as they are able for themselves, thereby fostering their independence. The Instructional Assistant will organize supplies, and assist participants at craft fairs, and set up and assist at special events including annual winter and summer concerts. The Instructional Assistant will also be responsible for planning and accompanying participants on community outings during program hours.

Skills and educational requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must have the ability to perform all job duties as assigned in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to deal effectively with participant behavioral issues
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Must have a High School diploma at the minimum-Higher education is well regarded
• Experience with developmentally disabled population is desirable

Inter-relationships:

• Direct contact with participants, instructors, interns, administrators, and participant caseworkers
• Some contact with participant family members/caregivers/support circles
• Must be able to accept and implement directions from supervisor(s), and respond to participants and staff in a respectful manner at all times

Working conditions:

• Instructional Assistant must have a vehicle for traveling to and from the program facility and participant events in the community
• Must be able to meet flexible schedule and be open to all assignments
• Must be available some weekends and evenings during the year to provide support to participants at community events such as craft fairs, participant outings, and participant performances

Duties and responsibilities:

• Contribute in response to inter-departmental collaboration and/or in response to program director requests.
• Assist Instructors in designated and approved curriculum.
• Attend all staff meetings, rehearsals and concerts, and take an active role during these functions.
• Follow all Creative Identity procedures in the timely documentation of services, including but not limited to: daily documentation, monthly summaries, Special Incidents Reports, seizure records, requests for funds or time off documentation, etc.
• Inform all directors of noteworthy observations regarding any participant’s health or safety concerns, progress or challenges needing attention, and also contribute suggestions for participant goals and objectives (for Individual Service Plan or ISP) based on instructor’s best assessment.
• Advocate for participants whenever appropriate and necessary.
• Maintain a safe working area environment for participants and staff.
• Follow protocol and assist in all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to: being prepared for classes before their scheduled start time, organizing participants for morning stretching class and assisting them in participating, following class schedule for client progress update (5-10 minutes before break times) and documentation, implementing timely class clean-up/break-down times utilizing client assistance), and overseeing proper care and storage of all supplies and client work.
• Monitor general supervision of clients.
• Plan classes within program budget, and instructor is responsible for life skills supply inventory maintenance and documentation
• Represent Creative Identity, its program, clients, and staff in a professional and promoting manner: at program events, in community contact with other businesses or persons, and in any interactions with parents/caregivers/agency representatives.
• Provide direction/guidance to program aides, interns, fieldwork students, and volunteers as needed.
• On-going development of marketable products by clients.
• Dependable and on-time attendance on scheduled days, and timely notification (by 7:00 am of scheduled day) of absence due to illness.
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned, especially with regards to serving the needs of the clients, including transportation of clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Why would you like to join Creative Identity's team?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Required)

Work Location: In person