Senior Instructional Assistant - Behavior at Downey Unified School District
About the Employer
Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, “Our Kids Deserve the Best.” This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Recruitment will close without warning when sufficient applications have been received. • All positions in this classification are part-time, 25 - 32.50 hours per week. See link to the calendar below: https://web.dusd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/184-Day-School-Site-Instructional-Support.pdf • We will be establishing a hiring Eligibility List for substitutes and current and future openings. • The recruitment will be run as Open and Promotional (open to current employees, employees on the reemployment list, and the public). This will result in the creation of 2 eligibility lists: one priority list for successful internal candidates and a second list for successful external candidates. • Only online applications will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher or specialist in providing instructional support to individuals or small groups of students with disabilities in a Special Education program; provide behavioral support to students with challenging behaviors, collect behavioral data, implement behavior intervention plans, utilize behavioral strategies to support student progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals, monitor, redirect and de-escalate students during behavioral emergencies; assist in meeting specific student needs which may include feeding and toileting students; and perform a variety of instructional, behavioral, and clerical duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: • Graduation from high school and one year of experience working with students in an instructional setting, or Graduation from high school, completion of the Downey Unified School District Training Our Paraeducators for Success (TOPS) Program and six months experience working with children in an instructional setting. • One year’s experience with behavioral data collection preferred. Training in implementing behavior analysis techniques is highly desirable. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates issued by an authorized agency, as well as meeting requirements to keep certificates current. Some positions in this class may be required to speak, read, and write in a second designated language. Senior Instructional Assistants – Behavior who assist in classroom instruction must meet the education and experience requirement and the following requirements as set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Must pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematic readiness OR, may meet requirements with completion of two years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate’s or higher-level degree in the field of education, or related field of study.
All candidates must meet the state Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: 1. Possession of an associate's degree or higher 2. Completion of at least 48 full semester units at an accredited college or university 3. Taking and passing the ESSA exam administered by Downey Unified School District If you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associate's degree or higher or have completed at least 48 full semester units, please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.
Requirements / Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: • Graduation from high school and one year of experience working with students in an instructional setting, or Graduation from high school, completion of the Downey Unified School District Training Our Paraeducators for Success (TOPS) Program and six months experience working with children in an instructional setting. • One year’s experience with behavioral data collection preferred. Training in implementing behavior analysis techniques is highly desirable. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates issued by an authorized agency, as well as meeting requirements to keep certificates current. Some positions in this class may be required to speak, read, and write in a second designated language. Senior Instructional Assistants – Behavior who assist in classroom instruction must meet the education and experience requirement and the following requirements as set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Must pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematic readiness OR, may meet requirements with completion of two years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate’s or higher-level degree in the field of education, or related field of study.
All candidates must meet the state Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: 1. Possession of an associate's degree or higher 2. Completion of at least 48 full semester units at an accredited college or university 3. Taking and passing the ESSA exam administered by Downey Unified School District If you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associate's degree or higher or have completed at least 48 full semester units, please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
5/1/2023
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$19.65 to $23.93 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
10 Months
Employment Type
Part Time