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Instructional Assistant - Special Education - Moderate/Severe - 6.5 hours - Edgewood School at West Covina Unified

Application Deadline

8/1/2023 3:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
7/25/2023
Contact
Karyn Louie
626-939-4600 x 1102
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$2,645 - $3,214 per month
Length of Work Year
6.5 hours per day; School Year
Employment Type
Part Time

Requirements / Qualifications

**YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION IF ALL DOCUMENTS ARE NOT SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE. - Classified Edjoin Application - High School Diploma - Resume - At least three signed Letters of Reference less than one year old and one must be from immediate supervisor. (Electronic signatures are not accepted) Must pass Instructional Assistant examination: Exam will be administered Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 9 am. 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina 91790. Please be prompt, late arrivals will not be admitted. **THIS IS THE FINAL NOTICE OF TESTING Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Under the direction of assigned administrator, assist certificated teachers or specialists in performing a wide variety of services associated with the special education instructional program in the classroom and other locations in the school. Instructional assistants in this assignment spend the major portion of their time working independently with pupils in small groups, tutoring on a one-to-one basis, assisting in the physical care of the students, and assisting students with personal hygiene and self-help skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and at least one year of experience in working with students with disabilities in an organized setting. Must demonstrate proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills by passing the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency examination. Copy of High School Diploma required/or college transcripts. Applicants must apply on www.edjoin.org and attach all requested document to your online application. To attach the necessary documents, you must select the "Upload New File" button on Page 6 and 7 and follow the subsequent instructions.

Requirements / Qualifications

**YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION IF ALL DOCUMENTS ARE NOT SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE. - Classified Edjoin Application - High School Diploma - Resume - At least three signed Letters of Reference less than one year old and one must be from immediate supervisor. (Electronic signatures are not accepted) Must pass Instructional Assistant examination: Exam will be administered Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 9 am. 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina 91790. Please be prompt, late arrivals will not be admitted. **THIS IS THE FINAL NOTICE OF TESTING Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Under the direction of assigned administrator, assist certificated teachers or specialists in performing a wide variety of services associated with the special education instructional program in the classroom and other locations in the school. Instructional assistants in this assignment spend the major portion of their time working independently with pupils in small groups, tutoring on a one-to-one basis, assisting in the physical care of the students, and assisting students with personal hygiene and self-help skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and at least one year of experience in working with students with disabilities in an organized setting. Must demonstrate proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills by passing the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency examination. Copy of High School Diploma required/or college transcripts. Applicants must apply on www.edjoin.org and attach all requested document to your online application. To attach the necessary documents, you must select the "Upload New File" button on Page 6 and 7 and follow the subsequent instructions.

Comments and Other Information

Upon being recommended for employment and prior to formal Board of Education approval, the following pre-employment steps must be completed as required by District policy and State and Federal law: • A Mantoux Tuberculin Test within 60 days of hire date • Drug Screening by District approved facility • Fingerprint Clearance - Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certification - Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Certification - Injury and Illness Prevention Program - School Bullying Certification - Anti Harassment Training - Cybersecurity Overview - Email and Messaging Training Valid CPR and First Aid card within 6 months after employment It is the policy of West Covina Unified School District to provide all applicants equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. This non-discrimination policy covers Family and Medical Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave. Harassment of any kind is prohibited in our work environment. Anyone alleging discrimination may contact the Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790, (626) 939-4600.

Comments and Other Information


Upon being recommended for employment and prior to formal Board of Education approval, the following pre-employment steps must be completed as required by District policy and State and Federal law: • A Mantoux Tuberculin Test within 60 days of hire date • Drug Screening by District approved facility • Fingerprint Clearance - Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certification - Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Certification - Injury and Illness Prevention Program - School Bullying Certification - Anti Harassment Training - Cybersecurity Overview - Email and Messaging Training Valid CPR and First Aid card within 6 months after employment It is the policy of West Covina Unified School District to provide all applicants equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. This non-discrimination policy covers Family and Medical Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave. Harassment of any kind is prohibited in our work environment. Anyone alleging discrimination may contact the Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790, (626) 939-4600.