Instructional Assistant - Gen Ed.- Bilingual in English & Spanish Preferred - 3 hrs per day- TEMPORARY

Pajaro Valley Unified School District · Paraprof.

Pay: $17.06/hr
Hours: Full-time
Where: Watsonville, CA
Apply by: Feb 11, 2027
Posted: Aug 11

Job Summary

Works under general supervision of the classroom teacher. Follows well-defined guidelines, policies and written procedures. Exercises patience, tolerance and objectivity when working with individual or groups of students. Uses judgment to determine students’ needs and when to seek assistance from instructor or other staff. Work is in a classroom setting or outside supervising recreational activities. Work is performed in a classroom or small group environment where there is moderate exposure to communicable disease and hygiene needs of students.

Job Description / Essential Elements

PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Instructional Assistant – General Education

Job Code: 600

Department: School Sites

Reports To: Principal or Designee

SUMMARY

Assists teachers in t…

What you'd do

Works with instructor to assist in assessments and implement lesson plans by providing positive learning experiences for students.
Assists the instructor in maintaining classroom discipline by observing the activities of the students and maintaining order.
Gives each student individual and special attention each day. Responds to each student’s particular needs and characteristics. Insures that all students receive equal attention.
Works with students in small groups for lessons in reading and writing.
May assist instructor with attendance. Phones individual parents regarding student’s attendance.
Discuss with the teacher lessons and the progress of each student.
Reports to the instructor any signs of illness or distress observed in the students. Aids in dealing with the situation, as appropriate.
Sets up and arranges supplies and equipment in the classroom as directed. Prepares teaching aids, labels, charts, bulletin boards and displays as instructed.
Helps to ensure that program policies and procedures are followed at the school site.
May assist with communication and translation when requested.