Instructional Asst.-Special Ed. & Instructional Asst.-Extensive

About the Recruitment

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL

The Santa Paula Unified School District is excited to announce an Open and Promotional opportunity for the position of:

Instructional Assistant-Special Education (Bilingual & Non-Bilingual)

Base Salary:$21.17 - $25.73 for Non-Bilingual positions

$21.70 - $26.37 for Bilingual positions

Instructional Assistant-Extensive Support Needs (Bilingual-English/Spanish & Non-Bilingual)

Base Salary:$21.17 - $25.73 + 2.5% health stipend for Non-Bilingual positions

$21.70 - $26.37 + 2.5% health stipend for Bilingual positions

School year (182-Work Day Calendar)

The purpose of this examination is to establish an Instructional Assistant-Special Education eligibility list for a current vacancy (non-bilingual) at 5.0 hours per day and to establish an Instructional Assistant-Extensive Support Needs (non-bilingual) eligibility list for four vacancies (non-bilingual) ranging from 5.5-6.0 hours per day along with future vacancies occurring during the next 12 months.

All applications must be submitted online and received by the final filing date posted on this recruitment.

Note: The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Employees may be eligible for an annual prorated degree stipend paid tenthly (whichever is greater): $250/Associate's, $500/Bachelor's; $750/Master's

Additionally, employees may participate in the Professional Growth Program, allowing them up to 5% of their base salary.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its program or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated Equity Compliant Officers to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Dr. Andres P. Santamaria, Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator, ; Doug Henning, Facilities and Construction Manager, Title Il Coordinator (Facilities), . The Address for all Compliant Officers is 201 S. Steckel Drive, Santa Paula, CA 93060

Basic Function and Essential Duties

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-SPECIAL EDUCATION BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of a Principal or Designee, assist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of learning emotionally, mentally and physically handicapped children in the RSP or SDC program; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Tutor individual or small groups of students with learning disabilities, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; collect data and/or work samples as instructed by the teacher.

Assemble and prepare lessons, instructional materials and homework for individual students as directed by the teacher; maintain daily records of achievement and attendance.

Observe and refocus behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.

Read books and other materials to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition as required; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments.

Perform a variety of clerical duties such as making telephone calls, preparing, and duplicating instructional materials; maintain various records and files related to students, instructional activities and assigned duties; assist with recording grades, taking student attendance and maintaining related records as required.

Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet individual student needs; provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating instructional equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.

Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist with maintaining classroom in a clean and orderly condition.

Attend school functions, staff and other meetings and professional development programs as assigned.

Assist with creating and assembling bulletin boards.

Assist with supervising students during library, recess and lunch activities; monitor and oversee playground activities, physical education and field trips as assigned; make home visits according to established procedures as directed.

Encourage and maintain a positive and supportive learning environment for students.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - EXTENSIVE SUPPORT NEEDS

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of site administration or designee, assist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students with extensive support needs in a variety of special education programs in a classroom or other learning environment; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans and individualized education plans (IEPs); monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with extensive support needs in a classroom or other learning environment.

Monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assist with the implementation of IEPs.

Monitor student health conditions and provide first aid and CPR as needed; assist with administering medications according to prescribed physician’s instructions and written parent/guardian consent; respond to seizures, respiratory problems and other medical emergencies.

Assess and notify parents/guardians and/or appropriate staff of student health conditions and progress. Prepare related paperwork as appropriate. Observe, monitor, manage, and redirect behavior of students within approved procedures and assist with appropriate discipline in accordance with grade level and student’s ability to understand discipline.

Utilize approved techniques for responding to students whose behavior may escalate to self-injurious or physically aggressive acts, including but not limited to spitting, pinching, biting, hairpulling, kicking and hitting; assist with reporting student performance and behavior progress.

Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects.

Ensure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.

Assist in assembling and preparing lessons, instructional materials and homework for individual students as directed by the teacher; maintain daily records of achievement and attendance.

Assist students with fine motor abilities; assist with strength, hand and muscle coordination and eye and hand coordination.

Assist students with personal hygiene; toilet, clean and diaper students as necessary; assist students with various perceptual, motor-sensory and body awareness skills.

Ensure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, clean and orderly manner.

Assist with supervising students during library, recess and meal activities as assigned; monitor and oversee playground activities, physical education and field trips as assigned; make home visits according to established procedures as directed.

Perform a variety of duties in support of classroom activities such as making telephone calls to parents/guardians and agencies; preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; maintain student records and files as assigned.

Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits; operating audio-visual equipment; operating instructional equipment; and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.

Attend school functions, staff and other meetings and professional development programs as assigned.

Encourage and maintain a positive and supportive learning environment for students. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-SPECIAL EDUCATION:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting.

Completed at least 48 semester units of study at an institution of higher education (college level)

OR

Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree

OR

Met (pass) an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-EXTENSIVE SUPPORT NEEDS: Graduation from High School or its equivalent. Complete at least two years of study at an institute of higher education; or obtain an associate’s (or higher) degree; or pass the District’s assessment examination.

Knowledge and Abilities

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-SPECIAL EDUCATION

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Special needs, issues and requirements of students with learning disabilities.

Basic subjects taught in District schools, including mathematic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Reading and writing communication skills.

Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Classroom procedures and conduct.

ABILITY TO:

Assist certificated staff with instruction and related activities for learning handicapped students.

Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining routine records.

Print and write legibly.

Make mathematic calculations quickly and accurately.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.

Communicate effectively with children and adults.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Monitor and refocus students according to approved policies and procedures.

Operate instructional and office equipment.

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-EXTENSIVE SUPPORT NEEDS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Proper oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.

Learning and developmental issues of students with extensive support needs.

Special needs, issues and requirements of students with conditions that require extensive support.

Child guidance principles and practices.

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

Subjects taught in Grades K – 12.

Basic instructional methods and techniques.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Issues related to the managing of Pre-K – 12th grade students with extensive support needs.

Standard office and classroom equipment.

ABILITY TO:

Assist with and reinforce instruction and related activities of the assigned learning environment.

Accept, understand and appropriately respond to students with extensive support needs.

Perform a variety of duties in support of classroom activities.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Follow and understand procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students and adults.

Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.

Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.

Operate standard office and classroom equipment.

Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Maintain records and files.