Instructional Assistant II, Instructional Assistant Ii-Bilingual (Spanish), Instructional Assistant

Specialized Educational Program Assistant

Assists students in specialized educational programs who have a variety of physical handicaps, learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral problems on a one-to-one or group basis reinforcing lesson plans; independently adjusts methods/approach/pace of instructional material; maintains student discipline in group activities; performs classroom support activities; maintains a variety of records; and performs other related duties as required. Positions in the specialized language classes require incumbents to work with non- and limited English speaking students in their primary language.

POSITION:
There are several vacant positions available. Typical hours for these jobs are five hours thirty minutes (5.5) hours per day, five (5) days per week, nine and a half (9.5) months a year. Eligibility lists are being established to hire substitutes and to fill future vacancies for Instructional Assistant II, Instructional Assistant II - Bilingual (Spanish), Instructional Assistant II-Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish).

EDUCATION:

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires all paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance to possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with one (1) of the following: 1. A minimum of 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework. OR 2. An Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university. (Official Transcripts on Letterhead) OR 3.

Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics.

EXPERIENCE:

Six months of experience working with students or school-age children in a school, health services, or other structured environment is required; experience working with special education students is desirable.

Applicants MUST provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application:
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Official Transcripts on Letterhead)
• College Transcripts or Diploma (BA/AA, Official Transcripts on Letterhead)
• A valid and current Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate AND a valid and current CPR Certificate (Child and Adult)

The hourly salary for the job classifications are as follows:
Instructional Assistant II - $20.72 - $25.27 Instructional Assistant II
- Bilingual (Spanish) - $21.29 - $25.92 Instructional Assistant II
- Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish) - $21.77 - $26.55

FILING PERIOD:
Applications for this position will be accepted online only until enough qualified applications are received. We only accept applications through the District website, resumes/required documents WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED in lieu of a formal application.
* APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY
* If you need assistance with your application, please contact Crystal Vahimarae at cvahimarae or call .