Instructional Assistant 1 - Substitute at Pleasant… · Pleasant…

About the Employer

The Pleasant Grove Joint Union School District, located in rural south Sutter County, serves approximately 160 students in grades TK-8. Our student body is comprised of approximately 64% inter-district transfer students who come to us by choice due to our reputation for achievement and behavioral expectations. We accept all types of students for enrollment: students with behavioral problems, special education needs, or those who receive Title I services. The percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced breakfast and lunch is 39.13% currently. Our EL population is less than 6%. The Pleasant Grove Joint Union School District (PGJUSD) has a rich history, traditional values, and progressive practices. As a learning community, we ardently believe failure is not an option and support our beliefs by putting effective practices into place. We are the only school in the Pleasant Grove School District. The school began serving students of the rural farming communities of South Sutter County in the mid 1800's, and many of our students’ parents and grandparents, and even some of our current staff members, attended school here. We enjoy the many benefits of being a central part of a close knit, multigenerational farming community. Although we have strong roots in the past, we are a forward thinking, high quality school. Pleasant Grove students and staff all work hard and expect a lot of each other. We provide a unique educational experience, and everyone performs their best, no matter what their role. We value strong, fundamental, standards-based education while employing innovative, engaging teaching techniques to meet the variety of learning needs and styles we encounter. We received Distinguished School Awards in 2008 and 2014 and a Title I Award in 2014. In 2016 we received the Gold Ribbon and Title I Awards. Never content to rest on our laurels, Pleasant Grove School continues to maintain a reputation of uncompromised commitment to academic growth. Our vision is one of excellence in action and continuous learning, for all of us! We are not a complacent community of learners: everyone from community members to Board of Trustees to our custodians and bus drivers are integral to our success. We have partnerships with community groups such as 4-H, Kiwanis Club, and the local fire department who provide services for our students. Our parents are very supportive of and involved in our school as Parents' Club members and cl

Job Summary

Hours may include after school in our ELOP program

BASIC FUNCTION: Under direction of supervisor, assist in the instruction and supervision of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities related to an effective learning environment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: • Follows teacher direction in working with individual or groups of students. • Assist students with assigned work; listen to students read, answer questions, reinforce concepts, check work for completeness and accuracy. • Assist in administering formal and informal assessments. • Supervise students to maintain a safe and positive learning environment. • Implement school-wide discipline policies. • Performs other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Two letters of reference.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or equivalent AND • Official transcripts demonstrating the completion of two years of college (48 semester/60 quarter units) OR • Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematical skill sufficient to obtain a passing score on a standardized proficiency test - must pass within 30 days of employment