2026-2027 Instructional Assistant (K) - John Reed

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District • Rohnert Park, CA

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About The Position

The General Education Instructional Assistant supports students and assists teachers and specialists with the instruction, supervision, and training of Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 students. Duties are performed as directed and may, in some cases, follow student-specific plans. The assistant may work at more than one school site or in more than one classroom to provide student support where needed.

The Principal, Assistant Principal, or an administrative designee at the assigned school supervises this position. Certificated staff at the site provides direction on job duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of behavior management strategies.
• Knowledge of district curriculum.
• Knowledge of appropriate evasion and restraint strategies, such as Managing Student Behavior, ProAct, or similar approaches.
• Knowledge of standard office machines, including fax machines, network printers, and scanners, and computers.
• Knowledge of basic First Aid and CPR procedures and techniques.
• Positive behavior modification experience or willingness to be trained.
• Experience with curricular interventions, or willingness to be trained in interventions such as Response to Intervention techniques.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish skills are desirable.
• A minimum of two years working directly with students is preferred, especially with students who have IEPs and/or behavior support plans.
• Some college coursework related to education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students.
• Assist teachers and specialists with instruction, supervision, and training of Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 students, as directed.
• In some cases, support students pursuant to student-specific plans.
• Provide student support at more than one site or classroom when assigned.

What This Job Offers

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