Instructional Assistant Special Education II-Sign Language (Itinerant) at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 12th Superintendent, Ms. Renee Hill and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of severely, physically or visually handicapped students in a classroom who use American Sign Language as their primary language; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self help, social and community skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years’ experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Please include a copy of any college degrees (Associates Degree or higher if applicable) or college unit transcripts; 48 semester units or better with your application. College official or unofficial transcripts only. UPON PERMANENT HIRE, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE DISTRICT WITH OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. Please include a copy of your high school diploma, if you do not have a degree. Any applications without units or degrees must take and pass a proficiency exam. KNOWLEDGE OF: Oral and written communications skills. Special needs, deafness, problems and requirements of severely, physically or visually handicapped students. Operation of medical, therapeutic, exercise and other equipment as assigned. Child guidance principles and practices. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Record-keeping techniques. Classroom procedures and conduct. Basic first aid techniques.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) • Resume • Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last two (2) years) • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years’ experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Please include a copy of any college degrees (Associates Degree or higher if applicable) or college unit transcripts; 48 semester units or better with your application. College official or unofficial transcripts only. UPON PERMANENT HIRE, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE DISTRICT WITH OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. Please include a copy of your high school diploma, if you do not have a degree. Any applications without units or degrees must take and pass a proficiency exam. KNOWLEDGE OF: Oral and written communications skills. Special needs, deafness, problems and requirements of severely, physically or visually handicapped students. Operation of medical, therapeutic, exercise and other equipment as assigned. Child guidance principles and practices. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Record-keeping techniques. Classroom procedures and conduct. Basic first aid techniques.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) • Resume • Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last two (2) years) • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
After a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing which may include: physical examinations, drug/alcohol screening, TB screening questionnaire, and fingerprints. Additionally applicants will be required to complete/participate in the following: AB1432 Mandated Reporting training, Safety training, and Technology Acceptable Use.
Riverside Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in all district programs, activities, and employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, parental or marital status, pregnancy, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information on the District’s nondiscrimination/harassment/intimidation/bullying, sexual harassment, and uniform complaint policies and procedures, click on the "Nondiscrimination/Uniform Complaint Policies and Procedures" link below.
Comments and Other Information
After a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing which may include: physical examinations, drug/alcohol screening, TB screening questionnaire, and fingerprints. Additionally applicants will be required to complete/participate in the following: AB1432 Mandated Reporting training, Safety training, and Technology Acceptable Use.
Riverside Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in all district programs, activities, and employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, parental or marital status, pregnancy, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information on the District’s nondiscrimination/harassment/intimidation/bullying, sexual harassment, and uniform complaint policies and procedures, click on the "Nondiscrimination/Uniform Complaint Policies and Procedures" link below.
Application Deadline
2/3/2020 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
11/4/2019
Contact
Cristina Castellanos
(951) 788-7135
(951) 788-7135
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Range 14: $17.93/hour - $21.85/hour
Length of Work Year
9.55 months per year/3.5 hours per day - 3 days a week
Employment Type
Part Time
Location :
Special Education Department
Additionally:
To Establish an Eligibility List for Future Vacancies/Locations
Transfer for RUSD Employees Only:
If you are interested in a transfer you MUST submit your application via this recruitment
Testing/Interview Information :
Applicants requiring testing will be notified via Edjoin. Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via telephone or EdJoin.