Instructional Assistant, Special Education/Student Programs and Services *Riverside, Perris, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Lake Elsinore* (Paraeducator, Instructional Aide) at Riverside County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County. www.rcoe.us
Job Summary
Job Summary
*WE CAN PROVIDE ZOOM INTERVIEWS*
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The job of Instructional Assistant, Special Education is done for the purpose(s) of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of special education students; relieving teachers of clerical tasks, assisting students by providing and developing students adaptive and behavioral skills. Instructional Assistant, Special Education, includes positions for classes such as Autism; Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Emotionally Disturbed; Intellectual Disability-Moderate; Intellectual Disability-Severe; Orientation and Mobility; Orthopedically Impaired; and Visually Impaired. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Job related experience is desired REQUIRED EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED TESTING: Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be e-mailed an invitation for testing. **Applicants with 48 or more eligible semester units from an accredited college or university may be able to forego testing by attaching transcripts for verification to their online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.**
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:
- Copy of Transcript (Optional: Must show proof of 48 eligible semester units completed in order to bypass testing. Diploma copies will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (One Letter of Recommendation is required and must be attached to your application. The letter must be hand-signed by the author and must have a date on the letter that is within the last two years prior to the date your application is submitted. Letters without a hand-signature, letters that are electronically signed, and letters without a date or with a date more than 2 years old will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred, but not required.)
- Resume (Employment information on Resume must be consistent with the employment information on the Ed-Join application/Record of Work Experience)
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The job of Instructional Assistant, Special Education is done for the purpose(s) of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of special education students; relieving teachers of clerical tasks, assisting students by providing and developing students adaptive and behavioral skills. Instructional Assistant, Special Education, includes positions for classes such as Autism; Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Emotionally Disturbed; Intellectual Disability-Moderate; Intellectual Disability-Severe; Orientation and Mobility; Orthopedically Impaired; and Visually Impaired. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Job related experience is desired REQUIRED EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED TESTING: Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be e-mailed an invitation for testing. **Applicants with 48 or more eligible semester units from an accredited college or university may be able to forego testing by attaching transcripts for verification to their online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.**
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:
- Copy of Transcript (Optional: Must show proof of 48 eligible semester units completed in order to bypass testing. Diploma copies will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (One Letter of Recommendation is required and must be attached to your application. The letter must be hand-signed by the author and must have a date on the letter that is within the last two years prior to the date your application is submitted. Letters without a hand-signature, letters that are electronically signed, and letters without a date or with a date more than 2 years old will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred, but not required.)
- Resume (Employment information on Resume must be consistent with the employment information on the Ed-Join application/Record of Work Experience)
Comments and Other Information
These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, physical (if required), proof of required education, TB, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.
RCOE will engage in an interactive process for new hires with valid medical or religious exemption requests as related to the COVID-19 vaccination.
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Preferred qualifications for this position may be screened as a secondary criteria and could include test scores. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. If you have not attached all required materials, please update your applicant profile; go to EdJoin.org to attach documents relevant to this position by the closing date/time in order to be considered.
If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position closing. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. *Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)*
Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, vision and dental.
RCOE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, 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.
For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, or Title IX, contact RCOE’s Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Maria Gandera, Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; mgandera@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6653.
This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
Comments and Other Information
These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, physical (if required), proof of required education, TB, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.
RCOE will engage in an interactive process for new hires with valid medical or religious exemption requests as related to the COVID-19 vaccination.
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Preferred qualifications for this position may be screened as a secondary criteria and could include test scores. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. If you have not attached all required materials, please update your applicant profile; go to EdJoin.org to attach documents relevant to this position by the closing date/time in order to be considered.
If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position closing. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. *Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)*
Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, vision and dental.
RCOE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, 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.
For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, or Title IX, contact RCOE’s Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Maria Gandera, Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; mgandera@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6653.
This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
Application Deadline
1/26/2023 1:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/11/2022
Contact
Sandra Porter
(951) 826-6517
(951) 826-6517
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Add'l Salary Info
$19.70 - $25.88 per hour
Length of Work Year
6 hours per day; 30 hours per week; 10 months per year
Employment Type
Part Time
Location:
Multiple Locations Available (Riverside, Jurupa, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Perris)
Hours:
Hours vary by site location
Division:
Student Programs and Services
Department:
Special Education
Position Type:
Classified