About The Position

Instructional Assistant IIIs support students with severe/emotionally disturbed needs. This role involves working with students who have a Learning Handicap or Communicatively Handicap programs, specifically those designated as emotionally disturbed (ED) or in an autism class, or assisting individual students assigned to a Behaviorist. The position requires experience working with groups of children and is highly desirable for candidates with experience working with impaired children or adults, and coursework in child development.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Passing score from San Juan Unified School District's Proficiency Exam (April 2005 to current) OR Official passing score from the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
  • Passing the IA Proficiency Test or having the CBEST is required, regardless of educational background.
  • Experience working with groups of children.
  • If degree/transcripts are from a foreign college or university, coursework must be evaluated for equivalency to a degree/transcripts from an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • Possession of, or willingness and ability to obtain a valid California Class C Driver License within 30 days of hire or before driving any equipment/vehicle requiring this license (in some programs).

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with impaired children or adults highly desirable.
  • Coursework in child development highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Support severe/emotionally disturbed students.
  • Work with students who have a Learning Handicap or Communicatively Handicap programs.
  • Assist students designated as an emotionally disturbed (ED) class or an autism class.
  • Assist individual students assigned to a Behaviorist.
  • Work with groups of children.
  • Work with impaired children or adults.

Benefits

  • 5% Hard to Staff Stipend
  • CSEA General Unit Salary Schedule
  • Elementary Instructional Assistant - Calendar 18A - (9 months/year, 206 days/year, 5 days/week)
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