About The Position

Instructional Assistant IIIs support our severe/emotionally disturbed students. We are looking for candidates with any combination of experience and training which provides the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job duties. This role involves working with students who have a Learning Handicap or Communicatively Handicap programs, students designated as an emotionally disturbed (ED) class or an autism class, or students assigned to a Behaviorist to assist individual students. Experience working with groups of children and experience working with impaired children or adults is highly desirable. Coursework in child development is also highly desirable. In some programs, 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 is required.

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.
  • For Title I Sites: Official transcripts demonstrating the completion of two years of college (48 semester/60 quarter units) OR Proof of an A.A. degree (or higher).
  • If 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
  • 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).

Benefits

  • 5% Hard to Staff Stipend
  • CSEA General Unit Salary Schedule
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
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