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Instructional Assistant, BEARS
Berkeley, California United States BERKELEY SCHOOLS Full Time 21.18 - 25.8 Hourly Sep 17, 2025
Employer:
BERKELEY SCHOOLS
About the District Since the founding of the University of California, Berkeley in 1868 and the establishment of Berkeley’s first high school in 1879, Berkeley’s community has been proud to be a leader in public education. In 1968, the Berkeley Unified School District was the nation’s first school district to desegregate without a court order. What you should know about our District: Students are our priority. We take pride in our diversity. We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students. We treat each other with respect and act with integrity. Berkeley Unified is responsible for educating more than 9,400 individual students in 11 public elementary schools, 3 middle schools, one comprehensive high school, and an alternative high school. In addition, the district has 3 preschool facilities and an Adult School serving several thousand students each year. With a tradition of excellence rooted in a vibrant community, Berkeley Unified alumni have become national and international leaders in business, civic society, politics, academia, sports and the arts. Students and staff in Berkeley Unified come from a wide variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, surrounded by one of the most intellectually and culturally rich regions in the United States. The Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals of Berkeley Unified are encapsulated in the four E’s: Excellence Equity Engagement Enrichment Excellence in Learning, in Teaching, and in Service to our Students and Families Equity in Access, in Resource Allocation, and Educational Outcomes Engagement with Parents, Guardians, Families, and Community Enrichment in Curriculum with Music & the Arts, Libraries, Gardens & Nutrition, Science & Health, Physical Education & Sports Parent and Community Involvement The Vision for BUSD is one in which parents, family, and community are an integral part of each school. When parents and families get personally involved in education, their children do better in school and grow up to be more successful in life. This is why Berkeley has dedicated resources and specialized staff to support the home-school partnership and to give all parents/guardians access to understanding opportunities and services available for their children. Public Support Over the past 25 years, the Berkeley Unified School District’s ability to provide well-rounded educational resources and opportunities to all students has been significantly boosted by the generous financial support of local taxes that augment the General Fund for specific purposes. Berkeley voters have overwhelmingly supported the Berkeley Schools Excellence Program (BSEP), a special local tax first adopted in 1986 and renewed consistently since then, most recently as Measure A in 2006. (1986 to present) Berkeley voters are as committed to the safety and modernization of school and district facilities as to the students and educational programs they house, most recently evidenced in the renewal of a maintenance special tax and a new facilities bond in 2010. Facilities Bonds (1992, Measure BB of 2002, Measure I of 2010) Maintenance Parcel Tax (Measure H of 2010) Very Low Class Size Berkeley Public schools have among the lowest class sizes in the state. While many school districts have exceeded 20 students in kindergarten through third grade, thanks to the BSEP tax measure Berkeley has maintained 20:1 since 1984. Grades 4 and 5 classrooms have average student-teacher ratios of 26-1, again much lower than the state average. All Berkeley elementary schools have fewer students than the state average of 525 students — in fact, the Berkeley average is 375. The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in middle school is less than 28:1, and many math classes are 20:1. The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in high schools is 28:1. Because the Berkeley community recognizes that public education is the cornerstone of a productive, creative, and healthy society, all of our schools benefit from the generosity of monetary and in-kind donations. Visit our “Public Support” page to find out more about the generosity and commitment of our supporters and how the many different funding and volunteer organizations enhance each child’s education in the Berkeley Public Schools.
Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of a certificated administrator, assist certificated teacher(s) by providing tutorial support and education services to children enrolled in an assigned program; supervise children in educational settings.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Provide tutorial support and early childhood education services to children enrolled in an assigned program; tutor individual students in a variety of subject areas; and assist with implementing lesson plans as assigned by the position
• Collaborate with teacher in planning instructional activities; Support and deliver instruction under the guidance of the teacher(s);
• Assist with the development of lesson plans; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance
• Assist with maintaining various student records, files, logs, and reports related to student attendance, progress, and assigned activities;
• Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; assist children with eating activities; assist students with washing hands and faces after play times and meals; as needed
• Provide classroom support to the teacher(s) by setting up work areas and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies, and materials; assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and sanitary classroom and play environment (e.g., set up activities and store play equipment; clean and disinfect tables, play equipment, and other classroom areas as assigned)
• Assist with active supervision of children in educational settings; accompany and assist with the supervision of students on field trips; use positive reinforcement strategies and other approved techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behaviors
• Consult with the teacher and use protocols as needed to implement appropriate intervention strategies
• Administer basic first aid and CPR as required; assist teacher with emergency plans and drills (e.g., fire, earthquake, lockdown); follow emergency procedures and protocols as assigned
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development as assigned
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic principles and practices of early child development
Child guidance principles and practices
Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies
Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of designated families
Basic instructional methods and techniques
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Operation of standard office equipment
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills using tact, compassion, patience, and courtesy
Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques
Basic subjects taught in elementary education
ABILITY TO:
Tutor individual and small groups of students in a variety of subject areas and implement lesson plans
Establish rapport with all students enrolled in the program
Learn, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Learn the policies and objectives of the assigned program and activities
Assist with planning and implementing a variety of educational activities
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Operate standard office equipment
Maintain records and prepare reports
Redirect student behavior to the best of your ability in accordance with district and program protocols and guidelines
Administer basic first aid and CPR as needed
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by six (6) units of college- level coursework in early childhood education and one year of experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment. Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid first aid and CPR certificate preferred.
State Bill 792 (SB 792) requires employees at childcare facilities to be immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Additionally, between August 1 and December 1 of each year, employees and volunteers must receive an influenza vaccine or submit an opt-out declaration
Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor classroom work environment
Outdoor playground environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and classroom equipment
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor students
Lifting, carrying, pushing, moving, and/or pulling up to 50 pounds with assistance
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, twisting, squatting, and/or kneeling, to assist students and perform various activities in the classroom and on the playground
Walking for extended distances periods of time to monitor and assist students in the classroom, on the playground, and while on field trips
HAZARDS:
Potential contact with blood and other bodily fluids
Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.
The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.
ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test.
All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.
All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.
As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.
Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s).
Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.
OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testi?es or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
2020 Bonar Street, Room 116
Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: 510-486-9338
Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net
Closing Date/Time: Tue, 07 Oct 2025Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
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