Instructional Assistant III - Carmichael
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant III (IAIII) reports to the Campus Principal and assists in classrooms with all students, including special education students as needed. Working in collaboration with teachers and other school professionals, the IAIII helps create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. A substantial portion of the role may involve providing intervention to students with special needs who exhibit disruptive, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors associated with an ED or autism designation. The IAIII supports students’ academic and personal growth under the supervision of the special education teacher. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and classified, with 192 working days and an 11-month hourly work calendar. Placement is on the IA III (Sped) salary column. The posted hourly rates range from $23.50 to $29.75, depending on step and creditable service. The role is based at the Carmichael Campus and has minimal or no travel requirements.
Requirements
- Associate degree, 48 college educational units, or ability to pass a paraprofessional exam.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with students, teachers, and other professionals.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to positively support students with diverse abilities.
- Ability to accurately follow and implement instructions from teachers and specialists.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines when handling sensitive information.
- Must complete required toileting training and be CPI trained annually while employed with CMP.
Nice To Haves
- Education or experience in special education or a related field.
- Montessori experience.
Responsibilities
- Help maintain a safe, nurturing, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that supports students’ emotional well-being and academic growth.
- Monitor classroom operations and student interactions for safety and productive educational activity; report unusual circumstances, injuries, illnesses, accidents, or infectious disease concerns.
- Follow applicable state and government regulations and school procedures; clean and sanitize classroom materials and maintain classroom order and cleanliness.
- Complete reports related to accidents and injuries, and independently supervise student groups for brief periods when required.
- Prepare and organize classroom materials, resources, and activities; support students’ engagement, focus, and comprehension during instruction.
- Coordinate with teachers on homework club, tutoring, student educational needs, and extracurricular activities as necessary.
- Collaborate with teachers to modify assignments and assessments to accommodate individual student needs, and participate in meetings about student progress, goals, and strategies.
- Model appropriate social interactions and manage behavior using behavior intervention plans (BIPs), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and de-escalation strategies.
- Supervise students during assigned disciplinary measures, which may include in-house suspension and social isolation.
- Provide support to students with intensive needs, including medically fragile students and students whose behaviors may create safety risks.
- Assist teachers in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and adapting curriculum materials for students’ needs.
- Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students with special needs; when assigned as a 1:1 aide, support a specific student’s classroom participation, curriculum access, daily tasks, personal care, mobility, and transitions.
- Complete required toileting training and provide toileting support according to student guidelines as needed.
- Coordinate with other instructional assistants to support multiple students as necessary.
- Maintain records of student performance, behavior, and achievements and contribute to progress reporting, with data collection supervised by the case manager and/or CMP BCBA.
- Attend relevant professional development and maintain annual CPI training while employed with CMP.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sick leave, paid holidays, and vacation as applicable by position.
- 403(b) and 457 retirement plans through CalSTRS Pension2, subject to applicable law and CMP policy.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time positions, including eligible dependents.
- Access to free before- and after-school care through Club M for employees with students enrolled at a CMP campus, subject to availability; application fees apply.
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
- Access to Nivati, a mental health platform offering counseling, coaching, and wellness tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
