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SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT III - SE (SED/MH/AUTISM) (Job Posting #140) at Rialto Unified School District

Application Deadline

6/14/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
5/29/2024
Contact
Nereida De Santiago
9098207700 2402
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Single Rate
20.28 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$20.28 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
3 - 7 hours per day "On Call As Needed",
Employment Type
Part Time

About the Employer

MISSION: The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by: • High expectations for student achievement • Safe and engaging learning environments • Effective family and community involvement • Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting • Appreciation of universal diversity BELIEFS: We believe that… • Everyone has unique talent • There is boundless power in all of us • All people have equal inherent worth • Diversity is strength • Each person deserves respect • High expectation inspires high achievement • Risk is essential to success • Common and individual interest are reciprocal • Integrity is critical to trust • Honest conversation leads to understanding • Music is the universal language • A strong community benefits all of its members • Everyone can contribute to the good of the community

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of follow-up instructional activities; assists in the conduct of training and learning activities with children experiencing special learning needs; performs a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; performs other related work as assigned and/or required.

Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience: One year of paid experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment; some experience working with children who exhibit severe behavior problems is preferred. Education: At the time of employment; Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree; training or course work in child growth and development, special education, or a closely related field, is preferred. Upon employment, specialized training, including topics such as body mechanics, diapering, minor medical problems, universal precautions, and blood borne pathogens will be administered. License Requirement: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. A First Aid certificate and a CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross is required at time of employment and must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. Condition of Employment: Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier may be required.

Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs; behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing atypical control problems; appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; basic mathematical concepts; routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures; concepts taught in assault response training programs. Ability to: Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting specialized behavior management needs; appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors; communicate effectively in oral and written form; perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment; learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (One (1) Letter of Recommendation is required. The letter must be dated within the last two (2) years. Electronic signatures WILL be accepted.)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience: One year of paid experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment; some experience working with children who exhibit severe behavior problems is preferred. Education: At the time of employment; Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree; training or course work in child growth and development, special education, or a closely related field, is preferred. Upon employment, specialized training, including topics such as body mechanics, diapering, minor medical problems, universal precautions, and blood borne pathogens will be administered. License Requirement: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. A First Aid certificate and a CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross is required at time of employment and must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. Condition of Employment: Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier may be required.

Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs; behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing atypical control problems; appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; basic mathematical concepts; routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures; concepts taught in assault response training programs. Ability to: Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting specialized behavior management needs; appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors; communicate effectively in oral and written form; perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment; learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (One (1) Letter of Recommendation is required. The letter must be dated within the last two (2) years. Electronic signatures WILL be accepted.)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test (passing of a rigorous assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of an ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting State and Federal requirements is required). Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered. All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 4:00 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS. Qualified applicants will be notified for testing and interviews via the e-mail address provided through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail daily for testing dates and status of their application. The District is not responsible for district e-mails that may go into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox. Test date and location to be determined after the position closes. Qualified applicants will be notified by e-mail regarding the date, time, and location of the test. No late arrivals will be admitted. Picture ID is required. Qualified applicants will be contacted via e-mail regarding the status of the process. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation. Note: To obtain examination credits, veterans must electronically attach a copy of a DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) verification to the application. Note: Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so prior to the closing date by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400. Note: Applicants who have previously passed the written examination for this position, and do not wish to retest, must submit a copy of their passing score e-mail notification by electronically attaching it to their application and you will not be required to retake the written test again. However, If you choose to retest and your new score is lower, the higher passing score will remain on record for the life of the certification list. If the written examination has been revised and/or modified, you will be required to re-test.

Comments and Other Information


Successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test (passing of a rigorous assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of an ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting State and Federal requirements is required). Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered. All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 4:00 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS. Qualified applicants will be notified for testing and interviews via the e-mail address provided through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail daily for testing dates and status of their application. The District is not responsible for district e-mails that may go into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox. Test date and location to be determined after the position closes. Qualified applicants will be notified by e-mail regarding the date, time, and location of the test. No late arrivals will be admitted. Picture ID is required. Qualified applicants will be contacted via e-mail regarding the status of the process. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation. Note: To obtain examination credits, veterans must electronically attach a copy of a DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) verification to the application. Note: Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so prior to the closing date by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400. Note: Applicants who have previously passed the written examination for this position, and do not wish to retest, must submit a copy of their passing score e-mail notification by electronically attaching it to their application and you will not be required to retake the written test again. However, If you choose to retest and your new score is lower, the higher passing score will remain on record for the life of the certification list. If the written examination has been revised and/or modified, you will be required to re-test.