Instructional Tutor - Learning Handicapped​/Physically Handicapped

JOB SUMMARY

Tutors learning handicapped and/or physically handicapped students on a one-to-one or small-group basis to remedy academic deficiencies to meet goals and objectives of Individual Educational Plans; and to assist in the maintenance and updating of student records and files. Bilingual skills in English and a designated language is required for bilingual classifications.

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

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administers diagnostic and achievement tests to pupils.
• Participates in conferences to establish Individual Educational Plans for identified students.
• Tutors students on a one-to-one or small group basis to remedy deficiencies in subject areas disclosed by scores on achievement and/or diagnostic tests of students with the goals and objectives of the Individual Education Plans as guides.
• Compiles instructional materials to help meet the goals and objectives of Individual Education Plans.
• Promotes the well-being of students by helping them develop a positive attitude/self-image and an ability to cooperatively play and interact with other children and adults.
• Communicates with teachers and resource specialists regarding students  progress and needs.
• Develops tutoring schedules consistent with the daily school schedules and special activities.
• Maintains a log and daily records of student attendance, attitude, health performance and progress.
• Explains the purpose and goals of the tutorial program to students, and teachers.
• Attends and participates in periodic in-service training sessions.
• Prepares, administers and corrects tests and records results.
• Assists with student safety emergency situations as necessary.
• Assists with student toileting.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Paid or unpaid experience assisting with the academic instruction of handicapped children is desirable. Additional specialized training in education or a related field is desirable.

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Completion of at least 48 semester 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.

(At time of appointment and during employment):
An appropriate, valid California driver s license.

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Only online applications are accepted via government jobs (website text omitted).

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 36A. Most positions in this class work 6hours/9months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

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

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• 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.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Person nel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that…