Education Assistant III; Severe Impairments

JOB SUMMARY

To assist members of certificated staff in the care and instruction of students enrolled in the District special education program, with severe physical and/or mental impairments in the functional life skill curriculum.

To assist members of certificated staff in the care and instruction of students enrolled in the District special education program, with severe physical and/or mental impairments in the functional life skill curriculum.

Receives general supervision from a Resource Specialist;
Exercises no supervision.

• Assists students being taught manual tasks, daily living and vocational skills, arts and crafts, identification of shapes, colors, and objects, and other curriculum items at one or more school sites and as part of mainstreaming with regular education students.
• Utilizes a variety of devices, equipment and related items as part of the daily program of activities.
• Takes students on community field trips to stores, eating establishments, etc., within walking distance or via public transportation.
• Assists teacher and others in maintaining an orderly environment, reporting maintenance needs, making instructional material available.
• Provides physical assistance to students getting off and on buses and other vehicles, wheelchairs and other transportation devices used in and around school rooms, cots, toilets, etc.
• Moves students on wheelchairs from place to place.
• Lifts and carries students as required.
• Changes clothing worn by students and diapers as required.
• Assists students in their toileting needs.
• Feeds students unable to feed themselves and assists other with greater capability.
• Supervises students at recess and at lunch and responding to emergencies of various kinds.
• May provide supervision of student onboard buses.
• Assist in meal preparation and cleanup of tables, floors, and dishes, and operate kitchen appliances.
• Operate clothes washer/dryer.
• Escort students to/from restroom and may assist in restraining students attempting to harm themselves or others.
• Performs job related duties are necessary to assure the health and safety of the students.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Six months of paid or unpaid experience performing duties assisting persons with severe disabilities. These duties should include instruction on basic life skills, giving personal care such as: diapering and assistance during toileting, community activities and outings, and moving an individual who has physical disabilities.

High school graduation or the equivalent.

An appropriate, valid California driver's license.

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 may 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 Affirmitive Action Office at  as soon as possible.

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

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. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must…