Instructional Assistant - .8FTE ECSE

Early Childhood Special Education Assistant

To assist the ECSE teacher in designing, implementing, and monitoring programs for identified children between the ages of three to five.

Essential Functions:

• Helps implement and monitor programs for stimulating early cognitive, adaptive, social, motor and communication skills.
• Assists students with toileting, hygiene and feeding.
• Provides input for writing and updating student programs.
• Keeps teaching materials and other equipment in order.
• Completes paper work as requested by the ECSE teachers and specialists.
• Prepares bulletin boards, room decorations and other materials as needed.
• Demonstrates familiarity with appropriate instructional materials and equipment.
• Assists with supervision of students in all settings.
• Types and files paperwork, as needed.
• Works harmoniously with other employees and deals tactfully with the public.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Assists with lifting and positioning of students.
• Maintains regular attendance to preserve the continuity of service delivery for the program.
• Attends all required program meetings.
• Meets standards for competent and ethical performance.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential

Skills:

• Excellent skills in spoken and written language.
• Ability to work harmoniously with a wide range of staff.
• Experience working with children under the age of five.
• Respect confidential information.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current first aid card and CPR card.

Working Conditions:

• Works in regular or special education setting and/or in community settings.
• Competent in conflict resolution.
• Effective communication in confrontational and emotional situations.
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
• Ability to stand up to 30 consecutive minutes and move rapidly to intervene in safety situations.
• Outdoor supervision may be required during inclement weather.
• Ability to lift materials, boxes or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Participate in lifting/moving equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Participate in lifting students weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Contact with biohazards and appropriate protective precautions.
• Provide intimate hygiene care to students.

Terms of Employment:

• 10 month classified position.
• Union: OSEA Chapter 119.
• Rate: $18.96 - $20.13.
• First consideration for this position will be given to Chapter 119 members of the collective bargaining unit.
• A fingerprint-based criminal history investigation will be required.
• South Coast ESD is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap or marital status.