Severe

San Joaquin County Office of Education•Stockton, CA

16h

About The Position

Under the direction of management personnel and certificated staff, the Substitute Instructional Assistant supports instruction, supervision, and training for individual students or groups, generally ages 1½ to 22, with a range of special education needs. The role provides instructional services within established policies and procedures and offers training experiences in environments that may include classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, community settings, and other instructional facilities. Students may have intellectual disabilities, severe physical or medical needs, communication disorders, hearing or vision impairments, learning disorders, emotional disturbances, or behavior disorders. The assistant works closely with teachers and follows detailed instructions and established practices for most duties. Contacts primarily include certificated staff, county office employees, parents, and other school district staff. This substitute position covers short-term assignments, including single-day absences and occasional coverage needs. Assignments are flexible and may be selected to fit the employee’s availability; the posting describes availability of one or two days per week or as needed.

Requirements

Equivalent of completing twelfth grade.
Demonstrate basic reading, writing, and math proficiency at the level required of 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 the SJCOE Human Resources Department.
Submit a letter of introduction (cover letter), one current signed professional recommendation, documentation of the required basic skills proficiency, and a current resume.

Responsibilities

Assist certificated staff with instruction, supervision, and training of individual students or groups.
Provide instructional services within established policies and procedures.
Provide instructional training experiences in classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, community settings, and other instructional facilities.
Perform related duties as assigned.