Special Education Instructional Assistant

Position: SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Salary: $17.76 - $21.58 Hourly
Location : Palmdale, CA
Job Type: 182 Days
Job Number: 25/26-07/01
Division: Special Education/Student Services
Opening Date: 07/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Summary
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS.

IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.
To perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in assisting in special education programs including to prepare teaching materials, supervise students and to meet the special education needs of students.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Classes in this series are distinguished by level of education attained and years of experience. The Special Education Instructional Assistant I classification requires formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from certificated staff.
Representative Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist special education teacher in the conduct of lessons and other classroom activities; prepare for and assist with various classroom projects; clean up after classroom projects.

Assist individual or small groups of students with academic skills; listen to and drill individuals or small groups of students in reading, spelling, math and other subjects.

Observe students; answer questions; give individual instruction; counsel and calm students as needed.

Assist in carrying out behavior modification programs including charting, time out supervision and self-defense; assist teacher in maintaining classroom control.

Assist in supervising students during playground activities, bus loading and unloading, outings and other activities.

Assist teacher in preparation of instructional and testing materials; administer and score tests; correct papers; assist in the preparation of graphic and written teaching materials.

Assist special education teacher in assessing programs and materials to meet the needs of the children; collect, assemble, and distribute textbooks, learning package materials, supplies, equipment, and other resource materials; assist in ordering instructional material and aids when necessary.

Perform routine duties and activities, such as grade recording in grade book, taking attendance and maintaining attendance records; fill out forms and applications as needed.

Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment, such as preparing bulletin board materials and decorate classroom.

Attend and participate in faculty, staff, inservice and parent conferences and meetings, as required.

Set up and operate audio-visual equipment, computer, copying machines and other related equipment that serve as aids in or to the instructional program.

Perform a variety of general clerical duties.

Perform related duties as assigned.

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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:

Some instructional assistant experience is desirable.
Education/Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

This position requires applicants to meet academic proficiency requirements in ONE of the following ways:

Completed two years or more of college units (48+ units); OR

Received an AA degree or higher; OR

Successfully complete our academic proficiency exam (reading, language arts, math).

Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current American Red Cross First Aid Certificate is desirable.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current CPR Certificate is desirable.

If you are attempting to satisfy the academic proficiency requirement, official college transcripts must be attached to the application to validate the degree awarded or completion of 48+ college units. If official transcripts are not attached to the application, you will be required to take and pass the academic proficiency assessment in addition to the job-specific examination for this position.

Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Employment Standards
Application Filing
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. All communication regarding this recruitment will be sent electronically by email.
ExaminationThe examination component consists of a qualifying multiple-choice exam and structured oral interview exam. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exams and are notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.
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After the exam procedure…