Inst Asst 3 / Youth In Custody

The job of Inst Asst 3 / Youth In Custody is done for the purpose/s of assisting the supervising teacher prepare, present, and assess instructional activities for Youth In Custody students including content instruction and behavioral intervention; assisting with maintaining student records; and monitoring students during instructional time.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Plans, prepares, and delivers instruction under the direction of the supervisor/classroom teacher Works exclusively with Youth in Custody students in a secure environment.

This job reports to the Principal or Program Director

Essential Functions

 communicates with instructional staff, correctional staff, and students to provide information and direction regarding plans, activities, schedules, etc.

 Delivers instruction under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of meeting the educational needs of students.

 Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

 Plans assessment in assigned areas under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of providing students with an opportunity to demonstrate their accomplishments.

 Prepares a variety of reports and documentation for the purpose of complying with District requirements and/or presenting information to other staff and/or parents.

 Responds to inquiries of other school personnel for the purpose of providing information, assistance, and/or direction related to the special program area activities.

 Supervises Lane 1 Instructional Assistants assigned to them for the purpose of maximizing instructional time and quality learning.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid, effective listening guiding others instructional techniques planning problem

solving supervision interpersonal aptitude.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and

oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: current and emerging technology curriculum and instructional methods English grammar/punctuation/ spelling/vocabulary instructional media/equipment age appropriate activities/behaviors.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem-solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem-solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; meeting deadlines and schedules; providing leadership, direction,

and team building; providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas; and setting

priorities adaptability/flexibility communication with persons of diverse backgrounds/knowledge/skills multi- tasking, confidentiality, dealing with frequent interruptions, decision

making, organizing, prioritization, reliability, taking initiative teamwork.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to affect the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 30% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard-free environment.