
Senior Instructional Assistant - Medical 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, 30- 32.50 hours per week, 184 day calendar. 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 anticipated 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. • Successful candidates will be considered for hire in permanent openings or substitute positions that become available and will be placed on the eligibility list for up to one year. • 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; assist in meeting specific student instructional needs which may include feeding, toileting, positioning and monitoring students with medical conditions; and perform a variety of instructional, medical, behavioral, and clerical duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school One year of paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with medical disabilities OR Possession of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate and experience working with individuals with severe disabilities. 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 One year of paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with medical disabilities OR Possession of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate and experience working with individuals with severe disabilities. 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.