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Substitute Instructional Aide General Education/Special Education at Waterford Unified School District
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Application Deadline: Continuous
Date Posted: 12/23/2026
Contact: Hope Jennings
Number of Openings: Not Specified
Salary: Single Rate $18.50 Per Hour
Length of Work Year: Substitute
Employment Type: Part Time
Locations: Waterford Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome to the Waterford Unified School District
Thank you for your interest in joining the Waterford USD family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support, and an invigorating mission. The primary function of Waterford USD is to service and support our schools along with numerous other agencies as we strive for excellence for our preschool and school-aged children.
Waterford USD serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers, and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications.
Vision Statement
Committed to excellence, achievement, and success
Mission Statement
Waterford USD, in partnership and collaboration with families and the community, is committed to developing:
A safe, healthy, and supportive environment
Academic excellence and achievement for all students
Well-rounded, successful citizens with personal integrity
Self-directed and collaborative learners who are college and career ready
Diverse learning opportunities
Critical thinking and creative expression
Job Description
Essential Elements
DEFINITION
Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional activities to assist in the conduct of intensified learning experiences, to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel, and to do other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.
- Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
- Monitor and assist students in drill practice and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
- Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
- Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
- Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students.
- Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
- Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment.
- May administer and score a variety of criterion referenced and general aptitude tests and record the test results.
- Perform appropriately in situations requiring tact and diplomacy in dealing with the public, parents, students, and staff.
- Requisition store and maintain an appropriate inventory of textbooks, instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Administer routine first aid and request assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
- Assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
- May participate in parent conferences and other student progress report activities.
- Does other related work as required.
QUALIFICATION
Knowledge of:
- Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics
- Student behavior management strategies and techniques
- Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
- Basic arithmetical concepts
- Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures
Ability to:
- Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English and a second language as required by the assignment
- Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office-related machines and equipment
- Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
- Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 20 to 40 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- This type of work involves sitting most of the time but may involve running, walking, or standing for brief periods.
- Perceiving the nature of sound near and far, visual acuity, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience:
- One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children.
Education:
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letters of Recommendation
- 3NCLB Compliance
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume
- TB Screening Result
Comments and Other Information
BILINGUAL PREFERRED Spanish
TB Screening Results may be provided upon job offer and fingerprint clearance. NCLB CODES
Test Certificate or 48 College Units
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