SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT II - Classroom or IEP at Mt. Diablo Unified
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CLASS TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT II/CLASSROOM
DEFINITION: Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing specialized instructional support services in various pre K-12 and adult emotionally disturbed, autistic, behavioral, bilingual, full inclusion or assistive technology special education settings; and performs other related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- · 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
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: A combination of 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
- · The individual differences in children
- · Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics
- · General classroom procedures, practices and equipment
- · General needs relative to students who are physically challenged and/or severely emotionally disturbed students
- · Techniques of learning reinforcement and behavior modification for students
- · Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students with special needs
Skill in:
- · Applying special instructional or communication procedures
- · Following oral and written directions
- · Communicating clearly both orally and in writing
- · Recordkeeping
- · Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents
- · Reading, writing and arithmetic
- · Keeping school and student matters confidential
- · Understanding and appropriately responding to the needs of all students and to posses a genuine liking for students
Ability to:
- · Perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation
- · Learn to interpret rules, policies, regulations and policies
Licenses:
· A valid California Driver’s License may be required.
Certificates and Other Requirements:
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.
MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 11/02
Board Revision: 6/22/15
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION: DEFINITION: Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing various specialized instructional support services in various pre K–12 and adult special education settings; and performs other related duties as required ------------------------------------------------------------ Please see Job Description. ------------------------------------------------------------ SELECTION PROCEDURE: To qualify for this position applicant must have a high school diploma and ONE of the following: official transcripts of at least two years of college (48 units); or an AA degree; or provide proof of passing CBEST; or pass our proficiency exam. Areas covered on the written exam are math, algebra, English, and writing. Please provide copies of your official transcripts or proof of CBEST along with application. Those candidates successful in the above areas will be invited to interview. All material to be reviewed by the screening committee must be submitted with the application. EXAMINATION INFORMATION: LOCATION: District Office, 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord; Board Room DATE: Every Wednesday TIME: 9 a.m. (approximate test time 3 hours). No admittance once test begins. PLEASE ATTEND THE ABOVE TESTING DATE AND TIME. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
POSITION: DEFINITION: Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing various specialized instructional support services in various pre K–12 and adult special education settings; and performs other related duties as required ------------------------------------------------------------ Please see Job Description. ------------------------------------------------------------ SELECTION PROCEDURE: To qualify for this position applicant must have a high school diploma and ONE of the following: official transcripts of at least two years of college (48 units); or an AA degree; or provide proof of passing CBEST; or pass our proficiency exam. Areas covered on the written exam are math, algebra, English, and writing. Please provide copies of your official transcripts or proof of CBEST along with application. Those candidates successful in the above areas will be invited to interview. All material to be reviewed by the screening committee must be submitted with the application. EXAMINATION INFORMATION: LOCATION: District Office, 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord; Board Room DATE: Every Wednesday TIME: 9 a.m. (approximate test time 3 hours). No admittance once test begins. PLEASE ATTEND THE ABOVE TESTING DATE AND TIME. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
Comments and Other Information
REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must possess the knowledge and skills required for successful job performance as follows:
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
• A combination of training and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• 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 a CBEST and/or Transcript showing Two Years of College.
• Commitment to complete two required training courses or in-services within the first six months of being hired.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• The appropriate subject matter, program and special instructional or communication procedures
• The individual differences in children
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics
• General classroom procedures, practices and equipment
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students with special needs
SKILL IN:
•Applying special instructional or communication procedures
•Following oral and written directions
•Communicating clearly both orally and in writing
•Recordkeeping
•Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents
•Reading, writing and arithmetic
•Keeping school and student matters confidential
ABILITY TO:
•Perform the duties with or without accommodation
•Learn and interpret rules, policies, regulations and procedures
LICENSES:
• A valid California Driver's License may be required. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid required
NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Chris Holleran, Assistant Superintendent High School, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at holleranc@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Interem Executive Director of Personnel, Lisa Murphey Oates, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at murpheyoatesl@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Executive Director of Instructional Support, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.
Comments and Other Information
REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must possess the knowledge and skills required for successful job performance as follows:
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
• A combination of training and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• 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 a CBEST and/or Transcript showing Two Years of College.
• Commitment to complete two required training courses or in-services within the first six months of being hired.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• The appropriate subject matter, program and special instructional or communication procedures
• The individual differences in children
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics
• General classroom procedures, practices and equipment
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students with special needs
SKILL IN:
•Applying special instructional or communication procedures
•Following oral and written directions
•Communicating clearly both orally and in writing
•Recordkeeping
•Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents
•Reading, writing and arithmetic
•Keeping school and student matters confidential
ABILITY TO:
•Perform the duties with or without accommodation
•Learn and interpret rules, policies, regulations and procedures
LICENSES:
• A valid California Driver's License may be required. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid required
NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Chris Holleran, Assistant Superintendent High School, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at holleranc@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Interem Executive Director of Personnel, Lisa Murphey Oates, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at murpheyoatesl@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Executive Director of Instructional Support, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.
Application Deadline
1/26/2019 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
11/14/2018
Contact
Samantha Tobias Espinosa
925 682-8000
925 682-8000
Number of Openings
10
Add'l Salary Info
$ 16.14/hr - $21.61/hr
Length of Work Year
5 hrs/day; School Days Only
Employment Type
Part Time
LOCATION::
Various
EXAM::
Every Wednesday at 9:00 am at District Office