Special Education Instructional Assistant I

Palmdale School District • Palmdale, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a continuous recruitment and examination process that may close at any time with little or no notice. The role involves performing a variety of duties to assist in special education programs, including preparing teaching materials, supervising students, and meeting their special education needs. This classification requires formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. The Special Education Instructional Assistant I receives general supervision from certificated staff.

Requirements

• Some instructional assistant experience is desirable.
• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Completed two years or more of college units (48+ units); OR Received an AA degree or higher; OR Successfully complete our academic proficiency exam (reading, language arts, math).
• If you are attempting to satisfy the academic proficiency requirement, official college transcripts must be attached to the application to validate the degree awarded or completion of 48+ college units.
• If official transcripts are not attached to the application, you will be required to take and pass the academic proficiency assessment in addition to the job-specific examination for this position.
• Proof of Education Completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement for the position.
• Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional agency recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current American Red Cross First Aid Certificate is desirable.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current CPR Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teacher in the conduct of lessons and other classroom activities; prepare for and assist with various classroom projects; clean up after classroom projects.
• Assist individual or small groups of students with academic skills; listen to and drill individuals or small groups of students in reading, spelling, math and other subjects.
• Observe students; answer questions; give individual instruction; counsel and calm students as needed.
• Assist in carrying out behavior modification programs including charting, time out supervision and self-defense; assist teacher in maintaining classroom control.
• Assist in supervising students during playground activities, bus loading and unloading, outings and other activities.
• Assist teacher in preparation of instructional and testing materials; administer and score tests; correct papers; assist in the preparation of graphic and written teaching materials.
• Assist special education teacher in assessing programs and materials to meet the needs of the children; collect, assemble, and distribute textbooks, learning package materials, supplies, equipment, and other resource materials; assist in ordering instructional material and aids when necessary.
• Perform routine duties and activities, such as grade recording in grade book, taking attendance and maintaining attendance records; fill out forms and applications as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment, such as preparing bulletin board materials and decorate classroom.
• Attend and participate in faculty, staff, inservice and parent conferences and meetings, as required.
• Set up and operate audio-visual equipment, computer, copying machines and other related equipment that serve as aids in or to the instructional program.
• Perform a variety of general clerical duties.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Seventeen (17) paid holidays that fall within the work year, pursuant to the District's Collective Bargaining Agreement with California Schools Employees Association Chapter 296 (CSEA).
• Sick leave shall be granted in the proportion of daily hours worked.
• Vacation is earned at the prescribed rate as part of compensation, and does not become vested until after completion of the initial probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree