Job Description
Job Class: A08 Instructional Aide – Mathematics/Science
Salary Range: $34.25 -$40.07/hourly
Appointment Type: Permanent
Calendar: Part-Time, School Term
Who We Are
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.
What It Means to Work Here
The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:
● Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
● Fearless: We persist through challenges
● United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
● Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
● Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person
We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.
Who We Want
We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.
Under supervision of a teacher/administrator, assists in the direct delivery of instruction in a classroom setting. The primary objective of such assistance is to affect learning for mastery by implementing both developmental and remedial methods in basic skill areas and content areas. The employee assists certificated staff by: implementing lesson plans (activities which include reviewing and correcting the work of pupils), participating in parent conferences, proctoring examinations, keeping relevant records, operating instructional equipment in appropriate instructional settings, as well as performing related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Employee works with pupils at the secondary level (middle and high school grades) under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher. The focus of the curriculum is the subject areas of mathematics and science. The mathematics skills and their applications range from a simple arithmetic to algebra, trigonometry, or geometry depending on the grade level or type of class. The science skills range from applied science, biology, chemistry or physics depending on the grade level or type of science class.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Utilizes knowledge appropriate to satisfy the Distinguishing Characteristics of the class listed above, examples of which may include familiarity with teaching methods, instructional media, test scoring, school organization, and school rules and regulations. Demonstrates competency in performing the following tasks: working with pupils, acting quickly and effectively in emergencies, working with and relating to all individuals within the culturally diverse environment of SFUSD, and developing and maintaining effective, courteous communications with pupils, staff and public.
Essential Duties
The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.
As the Instructional Aide – Mathematics/Science, you will:
1. Assists in planning lessons and preparing instructional materials.
2. Supervises and/or tutors individuals or sma11 groups of pupils in specific skill and/or content areas. Conducts planned lessons with assigned groups in the classroom or other assigned educational location.
3. Assists in explaining subject matter to pupils. Administers tests and examinations, and reviews, corrects and re-views assignments. Maintains individual pupil profiles and/or portfolios.
4. Prepares, operates, and maintains instructional equipment and supplies such as audiovisual equipment, computers, laboratory equipment, and other teaching machines. May also procure and store such equipment. Issues various supplies and equipment to pupils. Maintains necessary records pertaining to instructional equipment and supplies.
5. Assists in maintaining classroom discipline in order to provide a positive learning environment. Enforces classroom and school rules. Assists in behavior management and discipline among pupils on field trips and at school site activities.
6. May assist other designated school staff in monitoring halls, locker areas, cafeteria, yard, auditorium, gymnasium, lavatories, and other areas of the site in accordance with program regulations.
7. Renders first aid in compliance with modern precautionary methods. Reports disciplinary problems and injury incidents to the proper supervisor.
8. May assist the professional staff in publicizing educational development programs by issuing information, objectives, and functions of the program.
9. Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
Education
An Associates Degree or higher OR 48 college units and a High School Diploma
Substitution
Passing of CBEST and a high school diploma OR passing of the Instructional Aide Exam and a High School Diploma
What We Offer
SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $34.25 -$40.07/hourly. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time.* We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.
• For qualifying classifications.
How to Apply
● Visit www.careers.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application.
● Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.
● You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references and any applicable credentials or licenses
● Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status and contact you directly should you move forward in the process
Verification
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.
Non-Discrimination Policy
San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.
For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.