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Date Posted 3/14/2025 Contact Etang InyangNumber of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$22.21 - $29.76 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $22.21 - $29.76 / Per Hour + GREAT Benefits! Length of Work Year per BU contract, 0.80 FTE Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary
Ref: 4873 This position is 0.8 FTE. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in an assigned educational program; assist children with meeting the goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); attend to the physical and health needs of students; monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities and classroom management. This position is distinguished from other student support roles in that, in addition to providing instructional support to students with disabilities under the guidance of a certificated teacher, employees in these positions are primarily responsible for attendant physical duties to enable students with disabilities to have equal educational opportunities, assisting with basic health needs of students with disabilities, as trained, and assisting the classroom teacher in creating with setting up and maintaining engaging academic environments. This position may be used as a step towards further professional development opportunities as an Instructional Support Specialist and/or certificated position.
View Job Description Requirements / QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position. PREREQUISITES: Meet Highly Qualified requirement of No Child Left Behind: A high school diploma or equivalent AND a) an Associate of Arts degree or higher, or b) 48 or more college units, or c) a passing score on a test (CBEST, ParaPro or CODESP) and relevant training or course work in child growth and development, instructional technology or closely related field. One year of experience working with children of various age levels in a classroom setting and experience attending to students with physical needs preferred Possess and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate Willingness to complete at least 15 hours of additional training as required to perform the duties of the job; including, without limitation, annual training describing the duties as mandated reporters of child abuse Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable
KNOWLEDGE OF: Special needs, issues, and requirements of special education students Common Core Standards, Content Standards, District Curriculum, Response to Intervention, Full Service Community Schools Positive reinforcement systems and behavioral strategies to maintain safe learning environments The 13 disability categories outlined in California Education Code and how they affect students’ ability to access education Utilization of various forms of assessment to guide and design instruction Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics Methods, techniques and procedures for lifting and moving children incapable of providing assistance The special needs of students who have behavioral, and/or learning disabilities Child guidance principles and practices Safe practices in classroom and playground activities Instructional methods and techniques Effective pedagogy for ethnic populations, English, and Standard English Learners Applicable federal, state, and District codes, regulations, policies and procedures governing work scope Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students Basic record-keeping techniques Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct Safe contact with bodily fluids, blood-borne pathogens, and communicable diseases Effective student management techniques Technology and computer software applications relative to instruction, administration, and education Accepted record keeping and reporting methods and strategies Operation of office, instructional and audio-visual equipment
Requirements / QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position. PREREQUISITES: Meet Highly Qualified requirement of No Child Left Behind: A high school diploma or equivalent AND a) an Associate of Arts degree or higher, or b) 48 or more college units, or c) a passing score on a test (CBEST, ParaPro or CODESP) and relevant training or course work in child growth and development, instructional technology or closely related field. One year of experience working with children of various age levels in a classroom setting and experience attending to students with physical needs preferred Possess and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate Willingness to complete at least 15 hours of additional training as required to perform the duties of the job; including, without limitation, annual training describing the duties as mandated reporters of child abuse Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable
KNOWLEDGE OF: Special needs, issues, and requirements of special education students Common Core Standards, Content Standards, District Curriculum, Response to Intervention, Full Service Community Schools Positive reinforcement systems and behavioral strategies to maintain safe learning environments The 13 disability categories outlined in California Education Code and how they affect students’ ability to access education Utilization of various forms of assessment to guide and design instruction Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics Methods, techniques and procedures for lifting and moving children incapable of providing assistance The special needs of students who have behavioral, and/or learning disabilities Child guidance principles and practices Safe practices in classroom and playground activities Instructional methods and techniques Effective pedagogy for ethnic populations, English, and Standard English Learners Applicable federal, state, and District codes, regulations, policies and procedures governing work scope Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students Basic record-keeping techniques Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct Safe contact with bodily fluids, blood-borne pathogens, and communicable diseases Effective student management techniques Technology and computer software applications relative to instruction, administration, and education Accepted record keeping and reporting methods and strategies Operation of office, instructional and audio-visual equipment
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