Instructional Assistant

Job Description:

Instructional Assistant

Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of a certificated administrator, assist certificated teacher(s) in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in an educational environment; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans; provide routine clerical support

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects

• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, keyboarding, duplicating and filing instructional materials; under the guidance of the classroom teacher, grade student tests and assignments and record grades; assist with maintaining student records and files as assigned

• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects; reinforce student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, positive attitude and general guidance

• Observe and redirect behavior of students in educational environment according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior

• Assist assigned teacher(s) with the implementation of lesson plans, and administration oftests as necessary

• Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer and copier

• Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials

• Assist in maintaining the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures

• Attend staff meetings as assigned

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Child guidance principles and practices

Safe practices in classroom activities

Basic subjects taught in local schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading

Basic instructional methods and techniques

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct

Operation of standard office and classroom equipment

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Basic record-keeping techniques

ABILITY TO:

Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment

Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher

Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities

Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans

Read books to students and assist with reading and writing activities as assigned

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures

Operate standard office and classroom equipment

Observe health and safety regulations

Assist with maintaining records and files

Maintain confidentiality

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience working with children in an organized education setting

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid first aid and CPR certificates issued by authorized agency preferred

Incumbents must meet requirements specified under the No Child Left Behind Act.

Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.

ENVIRONMENT:

Classroom and other indoor and outdoor learning environments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling typically up to 50 pounds

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Bending at the waist or kneeling to assist students

HAZARDS: Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases

Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social

Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.

The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.

ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test.

All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.

All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.

As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.

Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s).

Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.

OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; 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.

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testi?es or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:

Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator

2020 Bonar Street, Room 116

Berkeley, CA 94702

Phone: 510-486-9338

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date/Time: Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Salary:

21.18 - 25.8 Hourly