Special Education Instructional Assistant III (Range 15, 6 Hours/Day) / Emerald High School / CL27-106
About The Position
The Special Education Instructional Assistant III supports an assigned self-contained classroom serving students with significant cognitive delays and physical, emotional, educational, or behavioral needs, or supports a general education classroom that includes students with these needs. The role provides learning resources; assists with student supervision, care, and instruction; helps implement instructional plans; monitors student behavior during non-classroom time; and provides information to appropriate school personnel. The position reports to the Assigned Supervisor. Candidates hired are expected to use inclusive practices so students receive their education in general education settings to the maximum extent possible. This position is at Emerald High School and is scheduled for 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 182 days with 15 holidays. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8:25 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. The district notes annual master's and/or doctorate degree stipends, prorated by FTE if applicable. Benefit options for employees and their families include medical, dental, vision, and additional options. Employment is contingent on criminal history fingerprint clearance and evidence of freedom from tuberculosis dated within 60 days before the start date.
Requirements
- High school diploma, NCLB exam, an associate degree, or 48 semester units; preferably including or supplemented by courses in psychology, child growth and development, or a closely related field.
- Basic first aid and CPR certification at the time of hire.
- Fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice for the School District before employment.
- Evidence of freedom from tuberculosis dated within 60 days before the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students with moderate/severe disabilities is highly desirable.
- Ongoing training may be provided by the District as circumstances allow, such as crisis prevention intervention, de-escalation strategies, medical device training, or medical assistant training.
Responsibilities
- Support an assigned instructional program in a self-contained classroom or a general education classroom that includes students with significant needs.
- Act as a learning resource for students.
- Assist with student supervision, care, and instruction.
- Assist in implementing instructional plans.
- Monitor student behavior during non-classroom time.
- Provide information to appropriate school personnel.
- Implement inclusive practices so students receive instruction in general education settings to the maximum extent possible.
Benefits
- Annual master's degree stipend and/or doctorate stipend, prorated by FTE if applicable.
- Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefit options for employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
