Special Education Assistant

Description

Performs a variety of responsible and specialized tasks in the physical care and classroom instruction of students with disabilities; and assists students with disabilities in meeting the physical requirements of attending school.

Will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Recruitment may close at any time.

Various opportunities exist for permanent and on‑call or long‑term substitute assignments. The eligibility list will be used to fill both types of positions based on the immediate and future needs of the District. All positions are part‑time, 9.25 months per year, 6 hours per day. Permanent positions are Monday through Friday and include full benefits for the employee only. Both permanent and substitute assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta, or Montrose).

Positions in this classification start at the fourth step of the salary range at $20.52 per hour.

Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the fourth step.

Permanent employees may earn higher rates upon successful completion of the probationary period (130 days of paid service) and may receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount.

• Assists students upon arrival and departure at school and throughout the school day by repositioning in wheelchairs or other necessary appliances.
• Assists students with washing, feeding, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Performs specialized physical health care services such as suctioning, gastrostomy tube feeding, catheterization, oxygen administration, and care of related equipment; and administers medication as directed.
• Provides basic emergency care as needed, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other life‑sustaining efforts until medical assistance arrives.
• Changes sheets and linens and prepares cots and beds for rest periods.
• Completes written accident or incident reports as needed.
• Communicates students' needs to the teacher.
• Cleans and maintains activity rooms, equipment, and utensils.
• Supervises students in physical and instructional activities, providing assistance as directed by a teacher.
• Observes and reports on students' progress.
• Performs a variety of office clerical tasks such as typing and preparing dittos and stencils.
• Assists in administering, scoring, and maintaining records or tests.
• Performs related work as required.

• Personal needs and behavioral characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Special education materials, practices, concepts, and techniques.
• Record‑keeping principles and procedures.
• Classroom procedures and rules of conduct.
• Basic emergency, first aid, and health care techniques.
• Clerical practices and procedures.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Assist students with disabilities with personal care needs and activities.
• Assist in the physical transfer of students with disabilities (approximately 50–75 pounds).
• Observe, evaluate, and report on student's progress.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Compile and maintain records and files; operate a variety of office machines.

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.

Incumbents must obtain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate within the designated probationary period for this classification.

One year of experience working with handicapped individuals. Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

To apply:

Visit  and the online application guide at  Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241‑3111, Ext. 1378.

Applicants are screened periodically. Those whose qualifications best meet the District's current needs will be invited to a performance test and a qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be notified of the details at the appropriate time.

Applicants must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis within the last 60 days and, upon offer of employment, a pre‑employment physical exam (district‑paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.