Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Common Core Standards, Content Standards, District Curriculum, Response to Intervention, Full Service Community Schools. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. (CBEST, ParaPro or CODESP) and relevant training or course work in child growth and development,Instructional technology or closely related field.. including, without limitation, annual training describing the duties as mandated reporters of child abuse. Non-Discrimination Policy:The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

instructional aide

Knowledge of:• Special needs, issues, and requirements of special education students• Common Core Standards, Content Standards, District Curriculum, Response to Intervention, Full Service Community Schools• Positive reinforcement systems and behavioral strategies to maintain safe learning environments• The 13 disability categories outlined in California Education Code and how they affect students’ ability to access education• Utilization of various forms of assessment to guide and design instruction• Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics• Methods, techniques and procedures for lifting and moving children incapable of providing assistance• The special needs of students who have behavioral, and/or learning disabilities• Child guidance principles and practices• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities• Instructional methods and techniques• Effective pedagogy for ethnic populations, English, and Standard English Learners• Applicable federal, state, and District codes, regulations, policies and procedures governing work scope• Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program• Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students• Basic record-keeping techniques• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct• Safe contact with bodily fluids, blood-borne pathogens, and communicable diseases• Effective student management techniques• Technology and computer software applications relative to instruction, administration, and education• Accepted record keeping and reporting methods and strategies• Operation of office, instructional and audio-visual equipment Ability To:• Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environmentView more details in the full job description. Prerequisites:• Meet Highly Qualified requirement of No Child Left Behind: A high school diploma or equivalent• AND a) an Associate of Arts degree or higher, or b) 48 or more college units, or c) a passing score on a test• (CBEST, ParaPro or CODESP) and relevant training or course work in child growth and development,Instructional technology or closely related field.• Possess and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate• Willingness to complete at least 15 hours of additional training as required to perform the duties of the job;• including, without limitation, annual training describing the duties as mandated reporters of child abuse• Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable Environment:Office, diverse school site and classroom environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions. Non-Discrimination Policy:The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation. Board Approved 11/30/2020

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