Instructional Assistant-Special Education
This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams. Assignments and work hours may vary dependent on student needs and are 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year. This position supports special education students with varying needs, including emotional, physical, behavioral or mental disabilities. This recruitment will be used to fill substitute and regular assignments. We also have an Instructional Assistant-Behavior Intervention position that requires Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) specific training.
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated mild, moderate, severe, Early Childhood, Response to Intervention (RTI) special education instructional program; perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management and classroom instruction of special education students; perform a variety of clerical support duties related to classroom activities; assist students with developing self-help, toileting, personal hygiene, social and communication skills.
Education and experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years' experience working with children in a specialized learning environment.
Examination procedures and information: The examination will be conducted virtually using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software. The examination process will be held on a continuous, as needed basis.
Representative duties: Provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated mild, moderate, severe, Early Childhood, Response to Intervention (RTI) special education instructional program; communicate with teachers regarding the individual needs of special education students. Provide instructional assistance to individual or groups of special education and Response to Intervention (RTI) students in a special education or regular classroom, on campus or out in the community; assist regular education students and special education students during mainstreamed classroom activities and various other activities as directed.
Other duties: Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge of concepts and principles of child development and behavioral characteristics. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. General school functions, policies, rules and regulations. Problems and concerns of students with special needs. Behavior management strategies and techniques utilized with students exhibiting atypical social behaviors. Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling. Child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with behavioral and/or learning disabilities. Safe practices in classroom activities. Basic instructional methods and techniques. Appropriate English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Maintaining confidentiality of student records. Basic record-keeping and data collection techniques. Operation of a variety of office and classroom equipment, a computer and assigned software. Observe health and safety regulations.
Instructional Assistant-Special Education #2-27 in costa mesa at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.