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Instructional Assistant Special Needs at Antioch Unified School District

Application Deadline

10/31/2022 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/6/2022
Contact
Terri Canada
925-779-7500 43730
Number of Openings
17

Add'l Salary Info

CSEA Range 121 - Hourly Min.$20.36 - Max. $26.06 (full details below)
Length of Work Year
10 Months/180 Days
Employment Type
Part Time

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT:

UNTIL FILLED

RECRUITMENT TYPE:

Promotional & Open

About the Employer

We are a unified school district serving more than 16,150 students in grades K -12. We have thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, three specialized high schools, two alternative high schools and one K-8 school. We also offer a home schooling program, adult education courses and other unique programs to fit the needs of all students. Our school district employs approximately 1,100 certificated and nearly 900 classified employees. Antioch Unified School District is centrally located in the East Bay and provides ready access to scenic mountains, waterfronts, wine country, historical sites and the Pacific Ocean. Antioch is known as the “Gateway to the Delta” and is one of California’s oldest cities, with a diverse community of approximately 100,000. The Antioch Unified School District is a Merit System District. As such, final selection of our classified staff members will be made from candidates who have been placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility is determined via an evaluation and competitive screening/scoring of a candidate’s training and experience as demonstrated on the application and responses provided in the supplemental questions.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Unit: CSEA Current Vacancies: 17 Current Hours: 4, 5.5, & 6 hours per day Classification Work Year/Days: 10 Months / 180 Days / Student Days Only Classification Hours: 3 to 6.5 per day Salary Range 121: Step A $20.36 Step B $21.39 Step C $22.47 Step D $23.61 Step E $24.80 Step F $26.06 Promotional/Open: The promotional group as well as the general public may apply. The promotional side of the eligibility list shall take precedence when certifying eligibles. APPLICATION DEADLINE: CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED. Submit an application and supplemental Questions. Please apply here on Edjoin.org/Antiochunified or download an application and information at https://www.Antiochschools.net. Applications packets may be picked up from the Classified Human Resources office located at 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS, including any blank fields WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. A resume may be submitted in addition to further describe your qualifications. Any request for reasonable accommodations must be submitted along with your application packet. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two weeks after the closing date listed above. Basic Job Function: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special needs students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of individual education plans; provide routine clerical support.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special needs, basic subjects taught in local schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading, basic instructional methods and techniques, correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Problems and concerns of students with special education needs, classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct, safe practices in classroom and playground activities, operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer, basic record-keeping, and report preparation techniques, First Aid and CPR procedures. ABILITY TO: Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment, reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of special education students as directed by the teacher, assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of individual education plans, perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing and duplicating materials, understand and relate to students with special needs, establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, communicate effectively both orally and in writing (see job description for full details). Education/Experience Requirement: Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school or equivalent; experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Certification requirements: Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency prior to employment. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Paraprofessional Proficiency Requirement.


      Unit: CSEA Current Vacancies: 17 Current Hours: 4, 5.5, & 6 hours per day Classification Work Year/Days: 10 Months / 180 Days / Student Days Only Classification Hours: 3 to 6.5 per day Salary Range 121: Step A $20.36 Step B $21.39 Step C $22.47 Step D $23.61 Step E $24.80 Step F $26.06 Promotional/Open: The promotional group as well as the general public may apply. The promotional side of the eligibility list shall take precedence when certifying eligibles. APPLICATION DEADLINE: CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED. Submit an application and supplemental Questions. Please apply here on Edjoin.org/Antiochunified or download an application and information at https://www.Antiochschools.net. Applications packets may be picked up from the Classified Human Resources office located at 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS, including any blank fields WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. A resume may be submitted in addition to further describe your qualifications. Any request for reasonable accommodations must be submitted along with your application packet. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two weeks after the closing date listed above. Basic Job Function: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special needs students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of individual education plans; provide routine clerical support.

      KNOWLEDGE OF: Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special needs, basic subjects taught in local schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading, basic instructional methods and techniques, correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Problems and concerns of students with special education needs, classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct, safe practices in classroom and playground activities, operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer, basic record-keeping, and report preparation techniques, First Aid and CPR procedures. ABILITY TO: Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment, reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of special education students as directed by the teacher, assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of individual education plans, perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing and duplicating materials, understand and relate to students with special needs, establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, communicate effectively both orally and in writing (see job description for full details). Education/Experience Requirement: Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school or equivalent; experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Certification requirements: Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency prior to employment. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Paraprofessional Proficiency Requirement.

          Comments and Other Information

          Selection and Examinations: The selection process will consist of an application screening for completeness and qualifications. A written exam that meets the ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) paraprofessional proficiency (weighted 60%), and an oral interview exam (weighted 40%) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on each portion of the exams to be placed on the eligibility list. Dates of the exams to be determined. Final interviews for specific vacancies will be scheduled from those on the approved eligibility list. The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator: Christine Ibarra, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500 or by email to Christineibarra@antiochschools.net. A Merit System District - Equal Opportunity Employer Updated Posting Date: 10/6/22

          Comments and Other Information


          Selection and Examinations: The selection process will consist of an application screening for completeness and qualifications. A written exam that meets the ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) paraprofessional proficiency (weighted 60%), and an oral interview exam (weighted 40%) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on each portion of the exams to be placed on the eligibility list. Dates of the exams to be determined. Final interviews for specific vacancies will be scheduled from those on the approved eligibility list. The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator: Christine Ibarra, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500 or by email to Christineibarra@antiochschools.net. A Merit System District - Equal Opportunity Employer Updated Posting Date: 10/6/22