Instructional Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Official transcripts showing at least two years of college (48 units) or an AA degree, OR a passing score on our online proficiency exam (CBEST accepted in lieu of)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter, program and special instructional or communication procedures
• Knowledge of the individual differences in children
• Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics
• Knowledge of general classroom procedures, practices and equipment
• Knowledge of general needs relative to students who are physically challenged and/or severely emotionally disturbed students
• Knowledge of techniques of learning reinforcement and behavior modification for students
• Knowledge of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students with special needs
• Skill in applying special instructional or communication procedures
• Skill in following oral and written directions
• Skill in communicating clearly both orally and in writing
• Skill in recordkeeping
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents
• Skill in reading, writing and arithmetic
• Skill in keeping school and student matters confidential
• Skill in understanding and appropriately responding to the needs of all students and to possess a genuine liking for students
• Ability to perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation
• Ability to 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