Instructional Assistant: Exceptional Child II - SVUSD - 6 hpd at Sonoma Valley Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
DUTIES: Under general supervision, to provide specialized instructional, behavioral, physical, and medical assistance to exceptional students with severe handicaps, specifically during student transportation to and from school; to provide instructional record keeping support; modify assignments and activities to meet the needs of assigned special needs students(s) and reinforce instruction; assist students with computer skills, read with students to increase comprehension; assist students to complete homework; instruct and model appropriate social behaviors; restrain or remove students from the classroom when behavior becomes disruptive, uncontrollable or harmful to the child or others; support special needs student by assisting with mobility and physical needs by performing tasks such as pushing a wheelchair, carrying belongings, removing and putting on clothing, tying shoes, feeding, lifting student, guiding hands and feet, participating in games, and playing on the playground equipment; assisting and teaching medical procedures as directed by parents, physician, and the district nurse. QUALIFICATIONS: - Knowledge of: General Concepts presented in K-12 curriculum; practical learning patterns and behavior; basic concepts of child and adolescent development and of the behavior characteristics of specific disorders; general needs and behavior of students with learning disabilities. - Ability to: Communicate in English with students and motivate them to participate in learning activities; perform personal hygiene, physical care, lifting, and to learn and perform medical procedures; learn laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to the program; perform routine clerical work. - Desirable: College-level education in child development. Bilingual - Eng/Span and/or ASL. - REQUIRED: Fingerprints and TB test required upon initial employment, and a post-offer/pre-placement physical.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: - Two years of college (48) units, or - A.A. degree (or higher), and - Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting instruction. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Application online at www.EdJoin.org - Resume attached to EdJoin application - Three professional references, including most recent supervisor(s)
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: - Two years of college (48) units, or - A.A. degree (or higher), and - Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting instruction. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Application online at www.EdJoin.org - Resume attached to EdJoin application - Three professional references, including most recent supervisor(s)
Comments and Other Information
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District prohibits, at any district school or school activity, discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This shall apply when applicable, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants. For questions, concerns or complaints, please contact District Equity and Title IX Compliance Officer: Andrew Ryan, Director: Human Resources; 17850 Railroad Avenue Sonoma, CA 95476; (707) 935-6008; DirectorHR@sonomaschools.org
Comments and Other Information
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District prohibits, at any district school or school activity, discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This shall apply when applicable, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants. For questions, concerns or complaints, please contact District Equity and Title IX Compliance Officer: Andrew Ryan, Director: Human Resources; 17850 Railroad Avenue Sonoma, CA 95476; (707) 935-6008; DirectorHR@sonomaschools.org
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
12/6/2022
Contact
Ann Marie Paparelli
(707) 935-4251
(707) 935-4251
Number of Openings
5
Add'l Salary Info
Range N4 ($20.43 - $22.53 per hour, depending on similar experience) PLUS effective 07/01/2023: Step increase on the salary schedule, and 6% union-negotiated and board-approved raise.
Length of Work Year
183 Work Days + 13 Paid Days
Employment Type
Part Time