Instructional Assistant III - Life Skills

Instructional Assistant III – Life Skills

The job of Instructional Assistant III – Life Skills was established for the purposes of providing support to the instructional program within an assigned setting, in either a special education or general education classroom, with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision and instruction of students with special needs (ranging from mild to severe), observing and documenting student(s') progress; implementing plans for instruction;

and assisting student(s) by providing behavioral assistance, including toileting and hygienic needs. This job posting will remain active through the indicated Final date to receive applications. However, individual applications will be reviewed as they are received. If a qualified candidate is identified prior to the deadline, this posting will be closed early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Current employees must submit a letter of interest to the Human Resources office, in order to be considered for the position. Paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have:
High school diploma or the equivalent, and (a) Two years of college (48 units), or (b)

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A. degree (or higher), or (c) Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.