DEFINITION: Under general supervision, to perform a variety of follow-up activities; to assist in the conduct of training and learning activities with children experiencing special educational, emotional and/or physical needs; to perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises; tutors individual students and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities, assists in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors, assists in operation of variety of instructional media, assists students with activities to develop small muscle and eye-hand coordination, help students with projects and work experience activities, perform routine first aid which may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory problems, requests appropriate assistance for serious pupil injury or illness, may participate in parent conferences assist children with special physical needs; including toileting, posturing and/or lifting (up to 50 pounds); may assist in the development of communication skills, using manual communication with children who experience language disorder. Assists pupils in the process of being served and seated at lunch. Monitors child during recess, physical education and music programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics;
Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing atypical control problems;
Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar;
Basic arithmetical concepts;
Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting needs of a specialized nature;
Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors;
Appropriately administer basic first aid;
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.

Experience: One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably with training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, or related field. No child Left Behind compliance is a must -- requires successful passage of an exam or documented successful completion ("C" or better) of at least 48 semester units of college-level coursework. Proof of education is required.

License and Certificate: Possession of a valid CA Motor Vehicle Operator's License, possess or secure CPR issued by American Red Cross within six months.

Health and Welfare: Health benefits available on a pro-rated basis for persons working 20 or more hours per week. No H & W benefits for less than 20 hours per week.