Instructional Assistant - Special Circumstance (SCIA) (CSEA No-Cost College Programs Available for Employee and Family) at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
About the Employer
VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community. VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK – 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma. The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County. Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English-Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners. All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit." The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. VCPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, 28751 Cole Grade RD, Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-0464.
Job Summary
Job Summary
2 Posiitons - SCIA - 6.5 hrs/day - Benefitted.
Requirements / Qualifications
The job of Special Circumstance Instructional Assistant (SCIA) was established for the purposes of providing support to a student with special needs with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision and instruction of a particular student in either a special or general education classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; providing information to appropriate school personnel; assisting students in completing classroom assignments, and supporting students with unique physical and/or adaptive needs.
Note--Currently there is a requirement for all California school employees to either: 1. Submit proof of Covid Vaccination, or 2. Participate in weekly diagnostic Covid testing. If you are hired by Valley Center-Pauma Unified, you will have to comply with this while the requirement remains in effect. Paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have: High school diploma or the equivalent, and (a) Two years of college (48 units), or (b) A. A. degree (or higher), or (c) Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. If you currently do not have the required college units and would like to take the assessment test, please contact HR to schedule a time. The following are the REQUIRED documents for a complete application:
- Copy of Transcript (Desired: College Transcripts; Applicants who have not attended college must provide proof of High School graduation or equivalent)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
The job of Special Circumstance Instructional Assistant (SCIA) was established for the purposes of providing support to a student with special needs with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision and instruction of a particular student in either a special or general education classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; providing information to appropriate school personnel; assisting students in completing classroom assignments, and supporting students with unique physical and/or adaptive needs.
Note--Currently there is a requirement for all California school employees to either: 1. Submit proof of Covid Vaccination, or 2. Participate in weekly diagnostic Covid testing. If you are hired by Valley Center-Pauma Unified, you will have to comply with this while the requirement remains in effect. Paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have: High school diploma or the equivalent, and (a) Two years of college (48 units), or (b) A. A. degree (or higher), or (c) Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. If you currently do not have the required college units and would like to take the assessment test, please contact HR to schedule a time. The following are the REQUIRED documents for a complete application:
- Copy of Transcript (Desired: College Transcripts; Applicants who have not attended college must provide proof of High School graduation or equivalent)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Application Deadline
11/15/2022 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
7/5/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Range 18 (starting at $15.91-$19.35 per hour)
Length of Work Year
School Term (180 days per year) + 14 paid holidays (per year)
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
High School diploma or the equivalent, AND Two years of college (48 units minimum), OR Associates Degree (or higher), OR Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction
Experience
One year working in a special education classroom
Hours
7 hours per day (6.5 hours pd) includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break