ABOUT THE JOB: This recruitment will be used to fill substitute assignments only. Substitutes work on an on-call basis and will be contacted as work becomes available. Under the general supervision of a certificated teacher or administrator, instructional aides support student instruction individually or in small groups at the elementary or secondary school level. They may be assigned to classrooms, reading labs, or special study centers.
JOB DUTIES: Supports student instruction and assessment by working with students individually or in small groups, as directed by the teacher; follows teacher's lesson plans to reinforce lessons presented by teacher; implements alternative methods for presenting instruction to students, as directed by the teacher; confers with teacher regarding programs and materials to meet student needs; provides feedback to teacher on students' progress; assists teacher in scoring tests, recording grades, and charting student progress; assists teacher in setting up experiments, displays, exhibits; operates audiovisual and other educational training equipment and aids; and distributes and collects educational materials, papers, and supplies; and assists in monitoring student progress and behavior in the classroom, lunchroom, and playground activities; as well as other special educational activities, as assigned.
MARGINAL DUTIES: May duplicate educational materials on a sporadic basis, within categorical funding guidelines; may accompany students on field trips; and participates in meetings and in-service training programs, as assigned.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: High school diploma and some experience working with young people are required. An associate's degree is highly desirable. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. All candidates must meet the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: (1) Possession of an associate's degree or higher; (2) completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; (3) having a High School diploma or GED equivalent and taking and passing the ESSA exam. If you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associate's degree or higher or have completed at least 48 full semester units, please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.
Special Note: Positions assigned to a preschool classroom may require immunizations.
A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….
Knowledge of: Basic methods used in instruction; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, as well as reading and mathematics.
Ability to: Assist a certificated teacher or administrator in instructing students in reading, writing, and mathematics; understand and apply rules, regulations, procedures and policies; communicate effectively in the English language, both in oral and written form; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, Jason Bevacqua, at jbevacqu@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6464. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.
Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.
