Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant

Req No: 2023-15108
Category: Research/Project
Type: Temporary
Salary: $16.30 - $19.00/Hr.
Close Date:

Overview
School in the Park is an innovative program that shifts the location of “school” from a traditional classroom setting in an inner-city school, to the resources and educational opportunities available at museums in Balboa Park. A relevant instructional environment is created as hands-on learning challenges students to become active participants in their own education. Rosa Parks Elementary School and Wilson Middle School participate in a program that is designed to fully utilize the unique educational opportunities of San Diego's cultural institutions in Balboa Park. The plan allows students to spend up to eight weeks in the Park, where they participate in week-long educational programs at nine institutions. Visits to these institutions brings meaning to the printed page as many of the students do not have prior knowledge about the variety of subjects covered in their school materials. Hence, School in the Park engages students in learning that has real world connections.

The facilitator (instructional assistant) for School in the Park, works both independently and under the direction of the SITP Admin team. The person must be able to function collaboratively, working in concert with other adults to ensure students are safe and learning within the program. Specifically, facilitators:

● Act as liaisons between museum, school personnel, and SITP staff.

● Assist educators in providing a rich and rewarding educational experience for students. They support the museum educator's instruction and supervise assigned lessons with small groups of students.

● Ensure the safety of students while at the Park and on the bus. Facilitators supervise students while on the bus and as they walk between the bus and the museum; walk students to restrooms; and walk students to and from lunch. They supervise lunch at the school site and also supervise groups of students when they are outside the museum classroom.

● Lead the class for ten minutes while the museum educator and classroom teacher collaborate; lead the SITP Motto and activities as assigned.

● Assist in conducting assessments as needed.

● Assist students and museum educators in the use of technology within the various SITP learning environments.

● Assist with dismissal of classes back at the school site at the end of the day.

● Ensure medication is available when needed and gets to proper location at end of day.

● Contact parents when necessary.

● Attend trainings and meetings throughout the year.



Responsibilities
Assist educators in the program 45%

Assist in providing rich experiences for students; supervise small groups for assigned lessons, act as liaison between museum and school personnel, assist in conducting and scoring weekly posttests and assignments.

Ensure safety of students 50%

Supervise students at lunch, on bus, and during all aspects of program; handle medications, dismiss students to guardians, contact parents when necessary

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Other duties as assigned 5%



Qualifications
Core Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to interact with children and adults in a professional manner
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers
• Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Ability to display motivation and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to display organization, meet deadlines, possess good judgment and common sense
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity

Project Specific Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to understand the outcomes of School in the Park and participate in helping students achieve those outcomes

Core Experience / Education

• High School Diploma
• Experience supervising children in a group setting

Preferred qualifications and Special Skills

• Bilingual preferred
• Previous experience in an office or administrative environment

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• The COVID-19 vaccine is required by the CSU for all SDSU Research Foundation employees as a condition of employment. Should you be offered a position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination status. Individuals who obtain an approved medical or religious exemption on file will be required to complete regular COVID-19 testing
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer

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