Temporary Instructional Assistant- Health Sciences
Date Posted: March 8, 2017
Closing Date: March 22, 2017 by 4:30 pm
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Anticipated End Date: This is a temporary, full-time position expected to end June 8, 2017
Department: Career & Technical Education
Summary: Assist the instructor in general classroom operations; assist groups or individual students in health education with emphasis in the area of health science and related academic areas; supervise student work crews, various other related duties assigned by the instructor and/or administration.
Non-instructional duties include, but are not limited to: assisting with the development of materials, clerical work, correcting papers, maintenance of equipment, disciplinary activities and others.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work is performed under the general supervision of administration and the director of the Instructor. An employee in this position aids in the delivery of classroom, clinical and laboratory instruction, and may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (Does not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform.)
1. Instruction
a. Under the direction of the Instructor, prepares for the delivery of daily instruction, by gathering and/or copying materials and checking and/or arranging equipment to be used.
b. Complements initial instruction given by the Instructor to the students, by helping students who may be having difficulty in understanding or keeping up with presentation made by the Instructor.
c. Supplements initial instruction given by the Instructor to the students, by working with individuals or small groups on follow-up activities specified by the Instructor.
d. Repeats initial instruction given by the Instructor to the students, for those who were absent for the original presentation.
e. Assists Instructor in preparation of daily instructional activities, set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
2. Management and Supervision
a. Oversees student groups or individuals.
b. Makes arrangements and oversees students in clinical setting.
c. Proctors examinations.
d. Monitors students involved in desk-bound study and learning activities assigned by the Instructor.
e. Maintains and enforces Career Center and program standards of behavior. Refers violators of classroom behavior standards to the Instructor. Refers violators of Career Center behavior standards to appropriate administrators for discipline.
f. Confers with Instructor on program goals, needs and instructional strategies for students.
g. Utilizes counselor, with approval of program Instructor, as a resource when working with a student in bringing about desired behavior changes.
3. Record Keeping
a. Records grades in record books and/or other Instructor developed record keeping systems.
b. Records student daily attendance.
c. Confers with Instructor on observed student skills and activities in completing competency profiles.
d. Scores daily work and Instructor developed tests using Instructor provided keys and/or standards.
e. Confers with Instructor on supplies and equipment to be requisitioned for their program.
f. Monitors students and records daily receipts and customer bills.
g. Prepares handouts and teaching materials and inventory copies.
4. Safety
a. Reports accidents, unsafe conditions or hazards to Instructor and/or administrator.
b. Follows established safety practices and procedures to insure a safe laboratory/classroom environment.
5. Maintenance and Repair
a. Performs day-to-day housekeeping and minor repairs of equipment.
b. Aids Instructor in major overhaul of machinery and equipment.
6. Equipment and supply inventory
a. Works with Instructor in completing inventory.
7. Assumes role of Instructor when required as directed.
8. Attends open house, conferences and participates in other school sponsored activities.
9. Various other related duties.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the students.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Education and Experience: A two-year minimum of relevant paid work experience or training in the health care area of nursing, medical assistant or other related health field (4,000 hours) within the last five years is required. A RN is required for this position. Evidence must be included with the application. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in Train the Trainer required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: The ISD will submit for an Annual Authorization permit to Substitute Teach in the Health Science classroom when needed.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents students and administrators.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills And Abilities: Ability to relate to and work effectively with students of various skills and academic levels. Familiar with the operation and maintenance of equipment. Must be able to interact favorably and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and general public. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to work with computers, machines and/or tools.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend stoop, and kneel; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally twist, bend and stoop. The employee is regularly required to speak, hear, reach with hands and arms and repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times as in typing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, and is acceptable to this particular environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work with hazardous chemicals related to the health science industry.
Pre-employment Screening: Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment for a position with JCISD will be required to successfully complete a background check, a pre-employment physical to determine ability to perform the desired position (with or without reasonable accommodations) and a drug test.
Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits: Anticipated employment date is as soon as possible and the expected end date is June 8, 2017. New employee starting hourly pay range is $16.68 - $21.81. Placement on the Instructional Assistant salary schedule depends upon qualifications and experience.
Contact: Interested parties should go to our website, www.jcisd.org to complete an online application.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 22, 2017 BY 4:30 PM
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
The Superintendent shall appoint and publicize the name of the compliance officer(s) who is/are responsible for coordinating the District’s efforts to comply with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, including the District’s duty to address in a prompt and equitable manner any inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or denial of equal access. The Compliance Officer(s) shall also verify that proper notice on nondiscrimination for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (as amended), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act is provided to staff members and the general public.
Closing Date: March 22, 2017 by 4:30 pm
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Anticipated End Date: This is a temporary, full-time position expected to end June 8, 2017
Department: Career & Technical Education
Summary: Assist the instructor in general classroom operations; assist groups or individual students in health education with emphasis in the area of health science and related academic areas; supervise student work crews, various other related duties assigned by the instructor and/or administration.
Non-instructional duties include, but are not limited to: assisting with the development of materials, clerical work, correcting papers, maintenance of equipment, disciplinary activities and others.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work is performed under the general supervision of administration and the director of the Instructor. An employee in this position aids in the delivery of classroom, clinical and laboratory instruction, and may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (Does not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform.)
1. Instruction
a. Under the direction of the Instructor, prepares for the delivery of daily instruction, by gathering and/or copying materials and checking and/or arranging equipment to be used.
b. Complements initial instruction given by the Instructor to the students, by helping students who may be having difficulty in understanding or keeping up with presentation made by the Instructor.
c. Supplements initial instruction given by the Instructor to the students, by working with individuals or small groups on follow-up activities specified by the Instructor.
d. Repeats initial instruction given by the Instructor to the students, for those who were absent for the original presentation.
e. Assists Instructor in preparation of daily instructional activities, set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
2. Management and Supervision
a. Oversees student groups or individuals.
b. Makes arrangements and oversees students in clinical setting.
c. Proctors examinations.
d. Monitors students involved in desk-bound study and learning activities assigned by the Instructor.
e. Maintains and enforces Career Center and program standards of behavior. Refers violators of classroom behavior standards to the Instructor. Refers violators of Career Center behavior standards to appropriate administrators for discipline.
f. Confers with Instructor on program goals, needs and instructional strategies for students.
g. Utilizes counselor, with approval of program Instructor, as a resource when working with a student in bringing about desired behavior changes.
3. Record Keeping
a. Records grades in record books and/or other Instructor developed record keeping systems.
b. Records student daily attendance.
c. Confers with Instructor on observed student skills and activities in completing competency profiles.
d. Scores daily work and Instructor developed tests using Instructor provided keys and/or standards.
e. Confers with Instructor on supplies and equipment to be requisitioned for their program.
f. Monitors students and records daily receipts and customer bills.
g. Prepares handouts and teaching materials and inventory copies.
4. Safety
a. Reports accidents, unsafe conditions or hazards to Instructor and/or administrator.
b. Follows established safety practices and procedures to insure a safe laboratory/classroom environment.
5. Maintenance and Repair
a. Performs day-to-day housekeeping and minor repairs of equipment.
b. Aids Instructor in major overhaul of machinery and equipment.
6. Equipment and supply inventory
a. Works with Instructor in completing inventory.
7. Assumes role of Instructor when required as directed.
8. Attends open house, conferences and participates in other school sponsored activities.
9. Various other related duties.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the students.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Education and Experience: A two-year minimum of relevant paid work experience or training in the health care area of nursing, medical assistant or other related health field (4,000 hours) within the last five years is required. A RN is required for this position. Evidence must be included with the application. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in Train the Trainer required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: The ISD will submit for an Annual Authorization permit to Substitute Teach in the Health Science classroom when needed.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents students and administrators.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills And Abilities: Ability to relate to and work effectively with students of various skills and academic levels. Familiar with the operation and maintenance of equipment. Must be able to interact favorably and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and general public. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to work with computers, machines and/or tools.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend stoop, and kneel; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally twist, bend and stoop. The employee is regularly required to speak, hear, reach with hands and arms and repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times as in typing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, and is acceptable to this particular environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work with hazardous chemicals related to the health science industry.
Pre-employment Screening: Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment for a position with JCISD will be required to successfully complete a background check, a pre-employment physical to determine ability to perform the desired position (with or without reasonable accommodations) and a drug test.
Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits: Anticipated employment date is as soon as possible and the expected end date is June 8, 2017. New employee starting hourly pay range is $16.68 - $21.81. Placement on the Instructional Assistant salary schedule depends upon qualifications and experience.
Contact: Interested parties should go to our website, www.jcisd.org to complete an online application.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 22, 2017 BY 4:30 PM
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
The Superintendent shall appoint and publicize the name of the compliance officer(s) who is/are responsible for coordinating the District’s efforts to comply with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, including the District’s duty to address in a prompt and equitable manner any inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or denial of equal access. The Compliance Officer(s) shall also verify that proper notice on nondiscrimination for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (as amended), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act is provided to staff members and the general public.