Instructional Assistant; Special Day Class

Position: Instructional Assistant (Special Day Class)

JOB SUMMARY

To assist a special education teacher in providing instruction and assistance to individuals or small groups of students with special learning challenges in a special day classroom (SDC). Bilingual positions in this classification require fluency in a second language.

SUPERVISION

Supervised by the Director of Special Education or Principal of a school site. Technical instruction from a classroom teacher or Resource Specialist. Positions in this classification exercise no supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists teacher in instructing educationally or language handicapped children in a highly structured or therapeutic setting.
• Independently assists pupils in meeting specific objectives as outlined in the educational prescription.
• Provides rewards in a behavior modification program.
• Compiles instructional materials for classroom use.
• Discusses particular student or instructional problems with teachers.
• Assists students in learning appropriate social skills.
• Operates office equipment.
• Distributes and oversees testing activities as necessary.
• Assists in grading and correcting papers.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties such as cutting stencils, keeping attendance records, issuing, collecting and maintaining classroom supplies, and operating audio‑visual equipment.
• Keeps records of supplies and materials used in the classroom.
• Assists in checking and maintaining machines and equipment used in assigned area of responsibility.
• Inspects finished products and materials for completeness.
• Maintains order and cleanliness in the classroom.
• May require diapering.
• May perform home visits.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING

High school graduation or the equivalent. Additional specialized training in working with mentally and physically handicapped children is desirable. Additional specialized training in area of assignment or a related field is desirable.

Completion of at least 48 semester units (or 72 quarter units) at the college level,
-OR
- Possession of an Associate's or higher level degree,
-OR
- Pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment)

An appropriate, valid California driver's license.

BENEFITS

Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full‑time and part‑time employees.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The Person nel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the affirmative action office as soon as possible.

Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

REQUIRED TESTING & DOCUMENTATION

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the “Work Experience” section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in this classification where driving is an essential job function.

EXAMINATION

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%
• Bilingual Certification. WEIGHT:
  Pass/Fail. This certification is required for bilingual positions in the class.
• Assessment Examination. WEIGHT:
  Pass/Fail. This requirement can be met by one of the following:
  Completion of at least 48 semester units or (72 quarter units) at the college level,
  -OR
  - Possession of an Associate’s or higher-level degree,
  -OR- pass the Assessment Examination.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

APPLICATIONS

Only online applications are accepted.

CLOSING DATE

Continuous – subject to close any time.

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