Instructional Assistant- Workability

Job Title

Under the direction of the Administrator, Instructional Programs, and under guidance from Job Placement Specialist(s) and school site instructors, provide instructional, clerical, and program support services for special education students, including students participating in Work Ability programs. Assist with classroom instruction, career exploration activities, transition services, job readiness training, work-based learning activities, and employment preparation. Assist in supporting student success in career and employment-related experiences.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & TRAINING:
Verification of high school completion and a minimum of two years of experience working with school-aged children. Must pass a Department of Justice criminal background clearance. Must provide a negative TB test. Experience working with special education students highly desired. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: A valid California Class C or Class 3 Driver's License, the ability to maintain insurability status, and access to personal and reliable transportation are required.

Completed applications must be submitted by the posted screening/closing date and time. Applicants may attach a résumé, letters of recommendation, certificates, or other materials relevant to the application; the application and any attached materials become the property of North Orange County ROP and will not be returned. North Orange County ROP reviews the applications and required supporting documents indicated on the vacancy announcement to select those candidates who appear to possess the most extensive and relevant experience or abilities for the position.

Not every candidate who meets the minimum qualifications is interviewed. Therefore, the application should be thorough, detailed, and clear. North Orange County ROP will not accept a résumé in place of a completed application. Additionally, current North Orange County ROP employees applying for a position must submit a completed application and supporting documents in the same manner as external applicants.

Interviews are conducted between two days and two weeks following the Final date to receive applications. The recruitment process will consist of an oral technical interview, written technical exam, and typing test. North Orange County ROP reserves the right to modify, re-advertise, or rescind recruitment at any time without prior notice.

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Proof of HS Graduation
• Resume

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following physical and mental requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of employees assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit for extended periods (up to 1 hour);

use fingers, wrists, or hands to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend hands at wrist and elbow; have good speaking and hearing abilities at moderate and loud levels; tolerance to extended noise exposure levels; bend at the waist, kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawls to interact with students; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve supplies;

lift to 25 pounds occasionally and frequently lift and carry supplies, while balancing own weight; have the capacity to push or pull 25 pounds maximum force. Vision (which may be corrected) required to see small print, color, depth perception, and field of vision. Persons with specific disabilities may be capable of performing the classification duties. Such determination must be made on an individual basis by the ROP's medical examiner, considering the nature of the disability, prosthetic aid, and the duties of this position.

NOTES:
For both internal and external candidates, please fill out the application completely and upload all required documents. Use N/A if a section is not application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please do not leave sections blank or state "see resume." Incomplete applications may not be reviewed. All materials submitted become the property of North Orange County ROP and will not be returned.

The Governing Board is determined to provide North Orange County ROP employees, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all North Orange County ROP employees and, to the extent required by law, to volunteers and job applicants.

For additional information, refer to Board Policy 4030. This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some…