Instructional Assistant III - Specialized Physical Health Care

Garden Grove Unified School District • Garden Grove, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open/continuous recruitment for Instructional Assistant III - Specialized Physical Health Care. Eligibility lists will be good for six months. We are only accepting online applications. The examination process will be held on a continuous, as needed basis. Persons in these positions work part-time (3.5 hours per day) or full-time (6 hours per day), Monday - Friday, during the school session. Under the general supervision of a certificated teacher or administrator, this role assists students who have acute or chronic health problems which require daily, ongoing care, or monitoring by trained personnel to meet the physical requirements of attending classes, often at a special education school. The position performs a variety of instructional support duties in developing life skills and/or physical care activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma and one year of paid experience equivalent to full-time in working with individuals with disabilities or current enrollment in or completion of an approved nursing, medical or health-related program and some experience with individuals with disabilities is required.
• Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately.
• Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
• All candidates must meet the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: (1) Possession of an associate's degree or higher; (2) completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; or (3) by taking and passing the ESSA exam.
• Must possess, or obtain within the first month of employment, and maintain per CPR and First Aid guidelines, a valid First Aid Certificate and a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (through classes endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Knowledge of strategies and techniques of assisting in the instruction of students who are medically fragile or who possess mobility impairments.
• Knowledge of special characteristics related to the supervision and motivation of students in an instructional setting.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices related to students who are medically fragile and/or who possess orthopedic impairments.
• Knowledge of essential procedures and concepts related to health, safety, hygiene, and patient care.
• Knowledge of principles of body mechanics in transferring and providing personal care to non-ambulatory students.
• Knowledge of effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, including vocabulary, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Knowledge of basic teaching techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of appropriate restraint procedures using district training techniques.
• Knowledge of appropriate hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations as related to the position.
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR procedures.
• Ability to assist in the supervision and instruction of medically fragile and/or orthopedically impaired students in a school environment.
• Ability to perform essential health care and personal hygiene tasks for students.
• Ability to successfully operate one or more pieces of medical equipment.
• Ability to safely and skillfully perform specialized health care services as directed or required.
• Ability to assist students with personal care such as dressing, eating, and toileting.
• Ability to assist students who exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling, and pushing.
• Ability to recognize and effectively assist in responding to emergency and/or hazardous conditions.
• Ability to transfer, position, and assist in ambulation of students who are medically fragile and/or who possess mobility impairments.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in lifting, transferring, and assisting students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to learn required record keeping, educational programs, medical practices, and procedures.
• Ability to gain the confidence of students.
• Ability to use patience and tact in working with students.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in assigned features of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with a wide range of disabilities, often severe or profound and who may exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling, and pushing.
• Assists in instructing/tutoring, supervising, monitoring, and record keeping of assigned students in basic academic language, personal hygiene, grooming, and self-help activities.
• Following appropriate training and authorization, administers medications prescribed for students, and maintains related logs and records.
• Following training in required procedures and sanitation techniques, administers gastroscopy tube feedings, oral feedings, tracheotomy suctioning, and catheters, as required, following clearly defined procedures.
• Demonstrates or assists students with severe physical disabilities in performing personal hygiene and grooming functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and positioning.
• Assists in physical transferring/lifting students to and from wheelchairs.
• Utilizes approved District restraint training to assist with restraining students as appropriate.
• May be assigned to accompany students or transport to and from school, as required by IEP.
• May accompany, assist, and monitor students on community-based instructional outings and field trips.

Benefits

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee (for those employed 30+ hours/week)
• Family Life Insurance for the employee (for those employed 30+ hours/week)
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS) (for those employed 30+ hours/week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED