Teachers Assistant

BLANK AST 1 (004724)

UCPath Position ID: 40087845

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1139672

Approved Date:

4/29/2024 3:40:59 PM

Date Last Edited:

4/29/2024 3:40:56 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

6/16/2023

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1150O

Organization:

UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOLS       

Division Code:

1151D

Division:

UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOLS DIV   

Department:

008000 - UCLA LAB SCHOOL, CORINNE A SEEDS CAMPUS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40087845

Position Description ID

168062

UC Payroll Title:

BLANK AST 1 (004724)

Business Title:

Teachers Assistant

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

CX: Clerical & Allied Services

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40926162

Reports to Payroll Title:

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR VI

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40040564

Department Head Payroll Title:

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR VII

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

0

0

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Demonstration Teacher and the Assistant Principal, provide instructional and classroom support and supervise students at the UCLA Lab School.  Duties include a wide variety of tasks involving classroom and instructional support to assist the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. Collaborate with teaching and administrative staff to implement the day-to-day educational program at the UCLA Lab School, provide non-classroom (lunch, recess, fieldtrips, arrival/dismissal) supervision for students as assigned and provide non-instructional assistance to office staff and teachers. Please note, this position is subject to possible curtailment during breaks and summer months.

Housed under the newly developed University Consortium of Schools (previously PreK-12), the UCLA Lab School is an innovative school for

children ages 4-12 and a laboratory for teachers and researchers in the School of Education & Information Studies (SE&IS) at UCLA. The

Business Office manages and supports an annual budget of $11 million and manages over 100+ academic and career employees, 30+

student workers, independent contractors, and volunteers.

Classroom Support

Meet with teacher on a daily basis to discuss the lesson plans and activities to be administered to the children to ensure daily plans are followed. Assist with setting up materials for lessons and activities as needed throughout the day. Collect, prepare, and organize materials necessary to carry out the lessons for the day (i.e. math manipulatives, art materials, special equipment for science, construction paper, etc.), and order supplies for the classroom on a weekly basis.Set up areas: the dramatic play, arts and crafts, block play, science, outdoor play areas, etc. that are aligned with the lessons for the day. Assist with the transition routines from activity to activity and movement to different locations within the school as needed. Initiate and implement the cleaning of areas of use including classroom areas and patio eating areas on an on-going basis to keep a healthy, clean, and safe environment for all children. Communicate with the teacher on an on-going basis any concerns relevant to student and classroom issues to minimize any learning distractions and promote a positive learning environment for the student.  Distribute assignments, collect them when they are completed and maintain record keeping for students on a daily basis. Enforce administration policies and rules as they relate to student behavior codes to ensure student's safety and w is maintained in a positive learning environment. Prepare and present displays of students' work on a regular basis so parents and community can view ongoing accomplishments Assist classroom teachers with photocopying and other administrative tasks in order to support teaching on a regular basis. Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the head teacher.

45%

Instructional Support

Assist the teacher by providing one-on-one or small group instructional support and follow-up lessons to students as directed by the classroom teacher. Monitor and ensure that the students are following directions and are on assigned task everyday. Direct and assist students on an as-needed basis in classroom duties and assignments to ensure assignments are completed by deadline.              Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods. Tutor and assist children individually, in small groups or at times in larger groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Assist classroom teacher with the instructional technology, applications and computer-based instructional tools to enhance student learning. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils by monitoring classroom behaviors and interactions to achieve productive work habits and positive relationships with other students under the direction and guidance of the head teacher and resource personnel. Under the guidance from head teacher, provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to encourage them to fully participate in activities. Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists to support identified strategies to assist children to meet learning objectives. Support students with emotional or behavioral problems and help develop their social skills under the direction of the school psychologist and safe school specialist by supporting prescribed methodologies and reporting inappropriate behaviors to these experts.

40%

Other Administrative Duties

Supervise students during the lunch period and on the playground to ensure they are orderly and safe while eating and playing.              Provide assistance to teacher as needed with students problem-resolution. Supervise students on an on-going basis in classrooms, halls, lunch tables, schoolyards, play equipment and structures and/or on field trips to ensure their safety. Demonstrate professional behavior at all times and in all circumstances that promotes a positive influence on the students educational, social, and emotional learning environment, including dress, punctuality and attendance. Attend team and staff meetings and participate in the on-going training of the Safe School Program to stay up-to-date with changes. Apply a proactive approach with monitoring student behavior in matters relating to health and safety to ensure positive work and play habits in the school, setting.

15%

•

Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

•

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual; skill in speaking, reading and writing Spanish/English. Skill in speaking clearly and simply to convey information and directions to children.

Required

Ability to work and speak to people of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds to welcome and establish good working relationships with staff, parents and children.

Required

Skill in contributing to a positive and stimulating educational environment. Skill in establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relation with other staff members.

Required

Demonstrated experience working with children in a pre-K-6th educational environment. Ability to apply teaching theory and approaches to relevant classroom teaching. Ability to make inventory of curriculum materials and equipment for classroom use.

Required

Ability to set up and organize classroom materials for children within a set schedule. Working knowledge of effective and appropriate methods of working with children.

Required

Working knowledge of the core subjects in a pre-K to 6 environment. Skill to make learning aids that will strengthen lesson plans. Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher-designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective.

Required

Knowledge of expected or age-appropriate behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages. Ability to discern inappropriate or concerning student behavior and refer this to the supervisor discretely.

Required

Ability to respond to sensitive incidents (visible illness, behavior/emotional problems, lack of bladder control, minor injuries, etc.) that may occur with school-age children and use sound judgment to safeguard the child's confidence and dignity.

Required

Ability to impart information to the child's level of comprehension both verbally and written or through use of visual aides. Ability to solve most minor problems related to children's social interaction and disagreements with discretion, sensitivity, and diplomacy. 

Required

Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions with minimal supervision. Skills in writing grammatically correct lesson plans and curriculum materials.

Required

Skill to use PC or Macintosh computers efficiently using the most current version of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  Skill sufficient to operate audiovisual equipment and frequently used office machines. Ability to record and store data accurately for efficient retrieval.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

UCLA Lab School, 330 Charles E Young Dr North, Los Angeles

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 2: Position in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but may require performing unplanned Classification 1 tasks. In these jobs the normal work performance involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.