Substitute Instructional Assistant (Long-Term Assignments), Extensive Support Needs-Moderate/Severe

San Joaquin County Office of Education•Stockton, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The San Joaquin County Office of Education seeks substitute Instructional Assistants for longer-term assignments, often lasting several weeks or months. The role supports continuity for students and staff while providing school-based experience in educational settings throughout San Joaquin County. The role is described as especially suitable for candidates available multiple days per week who prefer consistent assignments and schedules, have experience working with children (including students with disabilities), or are interested in a career in education. Under the direction of management personnel and certificated staff, the Instructional Assistant assists with instruction, supervision, and training of individuals or groups of students, typically ages 1½ to 22, with a variety of special education needs. Work involves instructional services within established policies and procedures, and training experiences in settings that may include classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, the community, and other instructional facilities. Students may have intellectual disabilities; severe physical or medical involvement; communication disorders, including non-verbal communication; hearing or vision impairments; learning disorders; emotional disturbances; or behavior disorders. The assistant works closely with teachers, following detailed instructions and established practices for most duties, and performs related duties as assigned. Contact is primarily with certificated staff, COE employees, parents, and other school district staff.

Requirements

Equivalent of completion of the twelfth grade.
Demonstrate basic reading, writing, and math proficiency at the level required for high school seniors through one of the following: an AA or BA degree from a regionally accredited college; 48 semester units with a C- or better; or successful completion of the basic proficiency test approved and administered by SJCOE Human Resources.
Submit an online application and required documents by the application deadline.
Provide a letter of introduction (cover letter), one current professional letter of recommendation signed by its author, proof of basic skills proficiency through one of the accepted options, and a current resume.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children, including students with disabilities.
Availability to work multiple days per week.
Preference for consistent assignments and schedules.
Interest in exploring a career in education.

Responsibilities

Assist certificated staff with instruction, supervision, and training of individual students or groups of students with special education needs.
Provide instructional services within established policies and procedures.
Provide instructional training experiences in classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, the community, or other instructional facilities.
Follow detailed instructions and established practices while working closely with the teacher.
Perform related duties as assigned.