Instructional Assistant (Special Education)

Posted: Continuous 2012-05-18
Available: 08/20/12 Closes: 05/29/2012
South High School
 

QUALIFICATIONS:   This position requires command of the English language.  Also required is knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations; general needs and behaviors of students and student recreational activities involving sports, games, arts, and crafts.

 

Must possess the ability to understand the needs of high school students and to effectively relate to these needs in a learning or recreational situation; learn the requirements of students in specific learning programs to which assigned; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; supervise students in a variety of situations; establish and maintain accurate classroom records and files; operate standard office equipment including computer keyboarding, copy machine, tape recorder, projector; maintain calm and patience in stressful situations; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Clerical experience and work involving the supervision of students is desirable.   Completion of the twelfth grade is required, preferably supplemented by college level courses.         

 

CERTIFICATION OF DISTRICT PROFICIENCY IN THE AREAS OF BASIC READING, WRITING AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MAY BE SUBMITTED IN PLACE OF THE DISTRICT PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE.

 

·          DIPLOMA FROM A PUBLIC CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL AFTER JANUARY 1, 1981

       (G.E.D. does not fulfill the proficiency requirement)

·          PROOF OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE CBEST TEST

·          POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA TEACHING CREDENTIAL

A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.   

 

DUTIES OF POSITION:   Under supervision, assist a certificated teacher in the instruction, supervision, and training of an individual or group of students by providing a variety of instructional support, student care activities and related duties in the maintenance of an effective learning environment. This job class provides a variety of responsible instructional support activities to enhance the educational environment within the District and requires a high degree of positive contact with both student and certificated staff.

 

STARTING SALARY:                    $ 1,132.67 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS:                9.4 (to begin 8/20/12)

NUMBER OF HOURS:                   5 (daily working hours 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

                                               

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