Job Description / Essential Elements SPECIAL ED. INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT Under general supervision, in a classroom setting or special learning center, an instructional assistant assists in the delivery of an instructional program of prescribed learning objectives to Special Education students.
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
Reports to: School Site Principal or His/Her Designee
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
•Assists in guiding students or providing an example in the academic, social/emotional or psychomotor areas •Assists in developing a student's communication abilities in the written, oral, or manual areas (receptive and expressive skill areas) •Attends to a student's special needs in the physical or personal hygiene areas of growth and development •Provides for experiences to increase a student's awareness and interest in vocational areas •Assists in helping Special Education students understand their handicap and work towards improving their skills in areas where specific weaknesses have been diagnosed •Assists Special Education students to become more self-reliant and to relate with individuals or groups who are not handicapped •Assists teacher in the classroom and outdoor activities •Prepares materials for reproduction and operates machines to reproduce such materials •Prepares materials and uses media as needed in the classroom setting- •Performs any other related work as required •Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with teachers and parents •Participates in workshops and in-services as required •May be required to perform specific tasks as related to the I.E.P.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
•Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of full-time paid or two years volunteer experience working with Special Education Students, or two (2) years of college including courses on child development and education of the Special Education student. •Must be physically fit to lead and participate in a variety of vigorous activities. •Ability to see and hear conditions relating to the safety of self and others. •Ability to speak in an indoor and outdoor setting well enough to project voice throughout classroom, playground and multipurpose room. •Strength to lift/carry equipment/supplies/children up to 50 pounds. •Must have adequate body movement or mobility to stoop, bend, reach and climb. •Must pass proficiency test as legislated by the State of California. •Must possess a California Drivers License and must submit to a Department of Motor Vehicle check as required
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
•Knowledge of the general needs and behavior of children in Special Education •Knowledge of the basic element of child growth and development •Knowledge of the procedures, functional and limitations of assigned duties •Ability to deal effectively with children in situations requiring poise and patience •Ability to perform clerical work Requirements / Qualifications
Please submit required documents as attachments online (only PDF):
- One letter of recommendation
- High School Diploma
- Resume
- If you have at least 48 units or credit hours of college coursework, please include unofficial transcript or AA Degree or higher
****ONLY COMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED****
If you do not have at least 48 units or credit hours of college coursework you will be required to pass a proficiency test as legislated by the State of California. A study guide may be picked up with the receptionist at our District Office. Please see Job Description attached for skills, knowledge, abilities and specific position responsibilities. Comments and Other Information The district office hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and closed from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Monday - Friday.
The address is 6625 La Palma Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620
If selected for the position you will need to complete the department of justice criminal background check prior to employment. Cost for this background check is $57.00 to be paid for by the applicant.
Nondiscrimination Statement The Centralia Elementary School District (CESD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and educational services. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination shall apply to both educational services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CESD’s efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws and regulations in CESD employment and delivery of educational services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Centralia School District, Human Resources office.