Special Education Assistant II - Classroom @ Wren Ave Elementary #3748

Mt. Diablo Unified School District•Concord, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing specialized instructional support services in various pre K-12 and adult emotionally disturbed, autistic, behavioral, bilingual, full inclusion or assistive technology special education settings; and performs other related duties as required. To qualify for this position, applicants must have a high school diploma and official transcripts of at least two years of college (48 units) or an AA degree or pass our online proficiency exam (will accept CBEST in lieu of).

Requirements

high school diploma
official transcripts of at least two years of college (48 units) or an AA degree or pass our online proficiency exam (will accept CBEST in lieu of)
A combination of training and experience equivalent to high school graduation and one year experience working with students or the completion of one year of college-level coursework in a field related to the particular assignment.
Successful completion of the Instructional Assistant Proficiency Examination and/or hold appropriate certification for the position.
Ability to meet proficiency requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notices (i.e. Mandated Reporting, Blood Borne Pathogen).
Certification in First Aid and CPR required every 2 years.
Must successfully pass the District’s pre-employment fingerprinting and TB testing.
Sufficient vision to monitor students during activities and to read instructional materials
hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance to students and staff
frequently walking, reaching, holding with arms, bending at the waist, crouching and/or squatting to assist students
dexterity of hands and fingers to assist students and to operate specialized equipment or office equipment
pushing wheelchairs
lifting and/or manipulating objects or persons, and/or use of motion up to 25 lbs. or equivalent with or without assistance by another individual and/or with or without the assistance of devices designed to support the lifting effort.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of: The appropriate subject matter, program and special instructional or communication procedures
The individual differences in children
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics
General classroom procedures, practices and equipment
General needs relative to students who are physically challenged and/or severely emotionally disturbed students
Techniques of learning reinforcement and behavior modification for students
Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students with special needs
Skill in: Applying special instructional or communication procedures
Following oral and written directions
Communicating clearly both orally and in writing
Recordkeeping
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents
Reading, writing and arithmetic
Keeping school and student matters confidential
Understanding and appropriately responding to the needs of all students and to posses a genuine liking for students
Ability to: Perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation
Learn to interpret rules, policies, regulations and policies
A valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with other members of the instructional team regarding daily performance of the students
Under supervision works with students in a group or on an individual basis assisting with specific instructional tasks and accommodating the special needs of individual students
Assist students with special needs in learning or using special equipment of instructional media
Assist students with special needs in learning or using special tests
Assist students with special needs in the development and maintenance of appropriate social behaviors through the use of a variety of positive reinforcement techniques, activities and/or materials
Encourage and assist students with special needs in communicating and engaging in social activities such as field trips and extra curricular activities
Supervises students with special needs in snack and lunch activities and outdoor/campus activities
Assist students with special needs in learning gross motor skills and teaching independent mobility
Support students of diverse levels and types of disabilities, gender, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Maintain and prepare records and performs clerical duties related to special education programs
May lift and move students with special needs
Assist in teaching students’ self-feeding skills and grooming and dressing skills
Assist in the toileting of students frequently involving lifting and cleaning of students, diapering; supervises teenage students in the use of sanitary supplies
May assist with community based instruction
May be required to travel from location to location