Instructional Assistant

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Education Manager and Instructor, the Instructional Assistant will assist with the academic, social, and cultural development of the students of the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians. This position will aid working with students to develop their academic skills necessary to successfully complete grades K through 12. The Assistant will provide supervision and assistance to students during academic, remedial, and cultural enrichment activities. The Instructional Assistant will aid in serving as an advocate between schools, essential organizations, the parents/guardians, and the youth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Educational duties:

1. Assist students with homework and classroom assignments.

2. Assist the Instructor in carrying out IPP objectives.

3. Provide supervision of student conduct to ensure a proper learning atmosphere is maintained.

4. Assist students with development of computer skills.

5. Assist in maintaining a clean, uncluttered work area.

1. Perform routine organization and maintenance of library books and program/activity materials.
2. Check in/out books using library management system.
3. Provide library assistance to students.

Recreational duties:

1. Perform routine organization of programs and activities.
2. Compilation of data relating to field trips, programs, and events.
3. Assists in conducting field trips and assigned programs.
4. General maintenance of parks and facilities.

General duties:

1. Supervise participants to ensure compliance with rules.
2. Obtain and reproduce copies of registration materials and parental permission forms.
3. Statistical research on attendance, accidents, incidents, and surveys.
4. Coordinate department activities and services with other departments, as appropriate.
5. Research and maintain records of a variety of educational activities.
6. Assist with activities designed to increase self-esteem and cultural knowledge.
7. Perform other duties as required.