Instructional Assistant; Special Day Class

Overview

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.

-AND-

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.

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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 34. 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.

The 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…