Inclusion Assistant (Academic and Behavioral Support TK - 6th grade)

BLANK AST 2 (004723)

UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT008000-JC004723-PD168052

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1110322

Approved Date:

12/6/2024 6:01:30 PM

Date Last Edited:

12/6/2024 6:01:22 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

6/17/2015

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:

MI-DPT008000-JC004723-PD168052

Position Description ID

168052

UC Payroll Title:

BLANK AST 2 (004723)

Business Title:

Inclusion Assistant (Academic and Behavioral Support TK - 6th grade)

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:

40082872

Reports to Payroll Title:

ADMIN SUPV 1

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40926162

Department Head Payroll Title:

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR VI

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

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Positive Behavior Support Supervisor and the Director of Psychological Services, the Inclusion Assistant will assist in the monitoring of behavior support services.  The Assistant will assist faculty in supporting special needs students in multiple classrooms, on the schoolyard, and on field trips.  The Assistant will help facilitate social interaction with students by developing activities that encourage social play and effective communication strategies.

Classroom & Playground Support

A1. Assist faculty in developing strategies for at-risk students in the classroom and on the schoolyard. (E)  A2. Assist faculty with typical and special needs students in the classroom, and in modeling the use of intervention strategies for teaching assistants. (E)  A3. Assist in helping students with social or behavioral disabilities respond to transitions or unexpected changes in schedules. (E)  A4. Assist in monitoring students with behavioral and/or social challenges, and in identifying antecedents to disruptive behavior. (E)  A5. Assist faculty with supervision of students in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips.(E)  A6. Assist in developing activities and leading groups that promote social interaction for students with behavioral and social deficits. (E)  A7. Assist in teaching specific socialization skills to identified students. (E)  A8. Assist in accompanying students with behavioral issues to PE and to special needs programs. Assist in helping them remain on task and learn skills during instruction. (E)

45%

Instructional Policy Goals and Implemention

B1. Assist in helping students with special needs to develop coping skills when frustrated and unable to calm down as needed. Assist in intervening when there is a pattern of classroom disruption. (E)  B2. Assist in presenting subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures and discussions or innovative strategies that enhance learning. (E)  B3. Assist in modifying and/or developing classroom materials for learning disabled students. (E)  B4.Tutor children individually or in small groups in order to help them learn and master concepts taught to them by the classroom teachers. (E)  B5. Assist in the educational and social development of students by monitoring classroom and playground behaviors and interactions to achieve productive work habits and positive relationships with other students. (E)  B6. Assist in supporting all students, with a particular focus on children with emotional and/or behavioral problems. Assist in shaping students to effectively manage their behavior, and develop their social skills. (E)

40%

Other Administrative Duties

C1. Assist classroom teachers to resolve student conflicts. (E)    C2. Demonstrate professional behavior at all times in all circumstances that promotes a positive influence on students' educational, social, and emotional learning environment, including dress, punctuality, and attendance. (E)  C3. Participate with the Director of Psychological Services and the Positive Behavior Support Supervisor to provide in-service training for teachers and staff in best practices for intervening with students with learning, and/or behavioral and/or social skills deficits. (E)  C4. Attend staff meetings and participate in the ongoing training of the Safe School Program to keep abreast of changes. (E)

15%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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

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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

High School Diploma

Required

And

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

Graduation from college or a combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrate the ability to perform the required duties

Preferred

CPR

Preferred

And

First Aid

Preferred

1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to convey information and direction to students.

Required

2. 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 students.

Required

3. Ability to learn and utilize teaching aids.

Required

4. Ability to follow protocols and procedures as specified.

Preferred

5. Experience working with children in a pre-K-6 educational environment

Required

6. Ability to set up and organize classroom materials for children within a set schedule.

Preferred

7. 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

8. Knowledge of the school organization and its community, including parents.

Preferred

9. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community.

Required

10. Skill in using PC or Macintosh computers efficiently including working knowledge of the most current version of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and mainstream internet sites such as Yahoo, Google, Blogger, etc.

Required

11. Ability to administer CPR and First Aid as needed.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

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:

Lab School

Standing/Walking

X

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 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.