Instructional Assistant Special Education II-Sign Language (Itinerant) at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 12th Superintendent, Ms. Renee Hill and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of severely, physically or visually handicapped students in a classroom who use American Sign Language as their primary language; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self help, social and community skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years’ experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass equivalent academic assessment test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Resume • One (1) current professional letter of recommendation dated within the last two years. • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years’ experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass equivalent academic assessment test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Resume • One (1) current professional letter of recommendation dated within the last two years. • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
After a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing which may include, but are not limited to: physical/functional capacity examinations, drug/alcohol screening, tuberculosis screening questionnaire, and criminal background check. Additionally applicants will be required to complete/participate in pre-employment training which may include, but is not limited to the following: AB1432 Mandated Reporting training, Sexual Harassment training, Safety training, and Technology Acceptable Use.
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Haley Calhoun, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, hcalhoun@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
After a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing which may include, but are not limited to: physical/functional capacity examinations, drug/alcohol screening, tuberculosis screening questionnaire, and criminal background check. Additionally applicants will be required to complete/participate in pre-employment training which may include, but is not limited to the following: AB1432 Mandated Reporting training, Sexual Harassment training, Safety training, and Technology Acceptable Use.
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Haley Calhoun, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, hcalhoun@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
4/18/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/18/2024
Contact
Sara Aranda
(951)788-7135
(951)788-7135
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$23.50 - $28.57 Per Hour
$23.50 - $28.57 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 17
Length of Work Year
207 day work year/ 7 hours per day
Employment Type
Part Time
Location :
Special Education
Additionally:
To Establish an Eligibility List for Future Vacancies/Locations
Transfer for RUSD Employees Only:
If you are interested in a transfer you MUST submit your application via this recruitment
Testing/Interview Information :
Applicants requiring testing will be notified via Edjoin. Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via telephone or EdJoin.