Substitute​/Limited Term Adult Transition Program - Instructional Assistant

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* PLEASE NOTE:

This recruitment is for Abraxas High School and is to generate a substitute pool.*******

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

This is a 9.5 month position.

Candidates who possess a valid and current CA teaching credential, will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for this classification.

The job of Adult Transition Program Instructional Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing, under the direction of an assigned supervisor, a variety of instructional and support services for students ages 18 – 22 with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the enhancement of school-to-career transition; with specific responsibilities for assisting in the instruction, behavior management, and supervision of students.

• Assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of students with disabilities in a classroom or other learning environment (e.g. monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects, etc.) for the purpose of executing the student's Individual Education Program (IEP), addressing the student's needs in the classroom, and improving student's success.
• Assists and supports instruction related to job-search skills (e.g. preparing resumes, cover letters, time management, thank you letters, providing mock interviews, etc.) for the purpose of preparing students for employment and career options; responsible for supporting vocational opportunities for students.
• Communicates with instructional staff, professional support personnel, case managers, and administrators (e.g. exchange information and resolve issues, concerns related to IEPs, student activities, and behavior, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Follows health and safety practices and procedures (e.g. follows safety and emergency procedures, maintains clean and organized environment, reports potential safety hazards or suspected abuse, and follows established custodial procedures for escorting students to/from classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing health care, and ensuring safety and security of students.
• Assists with lifting and generally providing basic needs of students (e.g. moving in/out of wheelchairs, braces or other orthopedic equipment, positioning or re‑positioning students as needed; toileting, diapering; dressing, bathing, grooming; feeding or assisting with eating, etc.) for the purpose of caring for individual physical needs.
• Supports instruction of students with performing and developing daily living skills and self‑help skills (e.g. cooking, banking, budgeting, money management, grooming, hygiene, mobility, time management, manners, socialization, etc.) for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal, and independent daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Monitors and assists students with special learning needs during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. drill, practice and study activities; directing students into safe learning activities and functions; restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Observes and supports the de‑escalation of behavior of students in the classroom or other learning environment according to approved procedures; monitors and reports progress regarding student performance and behavior (e.g. monitor students during outdoor, lunch/cafeteria, library, call‑outs, and recess activities as directed; accompany students on field trips, community‑based activities, and to/from bus stops; assist…