Instructional Assistant I​/II - Special Education

All qualified candidates will be placed on an Eligibility List for 6 months.

This is a 9.5 month position.

Candidates who possess a valid and current CA teaching credential or hold a Bachelors Degree AND a passing CBEST score will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for this classification.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Instructional Assistant I and II provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students in special education programs. Responsibilities include behavior management, instructional assistance, clerical duties, and supporting classroom activities across a range of settings including Special Day Class, Resource Specialist Program, Adapted Physical Education, Inclusion, and other non‑critical care programs.

• Assist teachers and students in designated special education instructional programs.
• Prepare instructional materials, learning aides, and assist in implementation of curriculum.
• Administer, monitor, and score tests; chart progress and record grades and attendance.
• Support students with learning, communication, and behavioral challenges.
• Assist with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) implementation and behavior plans.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Operate audio‑visual and educational equipment.
• Assist with physical support, including wheelchair assistance and personal care as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑service training, and parent conferences.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction in critical‑skills special education programs (Severely Handicapped, Physical Handicapped, Transition).
• Support students in self‑contained and critical skills environments.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist in curriculum implementation.
• Administer tests and chart student progress.
• Assist with IEP implementation, behavior management, and physical support.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Provide first aid and medical support as required.
• Operate audio‑visual equipment and assist with classroom technology.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑service training, home visits, and parent conferences.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Passage of the PUSD examination for this classification.

• For Instructional Assistant II:
Valid certifications of First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED within the first six months of employment or at the time of application (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or district‑approved provider).

• Child guidance principles and practices related to special education needs.
• Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
• General subjects taught in district schools (mathematics, reading, writing, grammar, English, literature, history, science).
• Safe classroom practices.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record‑keeping techniques.
• Classroom procedures and student conduct.

• Provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and special education students.
• Perform behavior management activities.
• Reinforce instruction to students with disabilities.
• Assist with instruction and related activities in classroom environments.
• Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Work within scope of authority.

Indoor and outdoor working environment.

• Sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Bending, kneeling, or crouching to assist students.
• Restraint of students who become physically aggressive.
• Hearing, speaking, and visual tasks to monitor student activities.
• Lifting disabled students in and out of specialized equipment.
• Carrying, pushing, or pulling wheelchair assistance.

• Potential exposure to communicable…