INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT SPECIAL EDUCATION at Lynwood Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
*** UNOFFICIAL documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, OFFICIAL documents/ transcripts will be required for employment processing. For information on required documents, please refer to the initial qualifications. ***
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Instructional Assistant Special EducationBargaining Unit: California School Employees Association |
Class Code: 558000 |
LYNWOOD USD
Established Date: Dec 5, 2016
Revision Date: Sep 16, 2019
Established Date: Dec 5, 2016
Revision Date: Sep 16, 2019
SALARY RANGE |
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| $16.91 - $20.60 Hourly $2,931.00 - $3,571.00 Monthly |
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students assigned to a designated special education instructional program; perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students assigned to a designated special education instructional program; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; grade student tests and assignments; record grades; maintain student records and files as assigned; answer telephones and schedule activities as assigned.
Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
Assist teachers in maintaining appropriate order and student conduct in the classroom; observe behavior of students to assure safety; assist in resolving student disputes; refer serious discipline problems to the teacher or administrators.
Perform first aid in emergency situations according to established procedures; observe health and safety rules and procedures.
Monitor children on the playground, on educational field trips and during lunch time; monitor students getting on and off school buses as assigned; ensure health and safety regulations are observed.
Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; escort students to and from classrooms and monitor students on buses as assigned; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
Assist assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP's) as assigned; administer various tests as directed.
Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, overhead projector and laminator as assigned.
Perform routine First Aid and CPR; may be assigned to maintain daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures.
Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe,orderly and clean manner.
Attend meetings and in-services as assigned; attend and participate in IEP meetings and prepare related forms as directed; confer with parents regarding student performance and behavior as necessary.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; grade student tests and assignments; record grades; maintain student records and files as assigned; answer telephones and schedule activities as assigned.
Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
Assist teachers in maintaining appropriate order and student conduct in the classroom; observe behavior of students to assure safety; assist in resolving student disputes; refer serious discipline problems to the teacher or administrators.
Perform first aid in emergency situations according to established procedures; observe health and safety rules and procedures.
Monitor children on the playground, on educational field trips and during lunch time; monitor students getting on and off school buses as assigned; ensure health and safety regulations are observed.
Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; escort students to and from classrooms and monitor students on buses as assigned; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
Assist assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP's) as assigned; administer various tests as directed.
Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, overhead projector and laminator as assigned.
Perform routine First Aid and CPR; may be assigned to maintain daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures.
Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe,orderly and clean manner.
Attend meetings and in-services as assigned; attend and participate in IEP meetings and prepare related forms as directed; confer with parents regarding student performance and behavior as necessary.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school, or equivalent, AND one year experience working with children in an organized setting is preferred, AND two years of study (48 units) from a recognized college or university, or possession of an Associate's degree or meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from high school, or equivalent, AND one year experience working with children in an organized setting is preferred, AND two years of study (48 units) from a recognized college or university, or possession of an Associate's degree or meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Red Cross or any agency authorized by the American Red Cross.
- Valid First Aid certification issued by the American Red Cross or any agency authorized by the American Red Cross.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
Safe practices in classroom activities.
Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Assist with instruction and related activities in a special education classroom or assigned learning environment.
Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of special education students.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Understand and relate to children with special needs.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Maintain records and files.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
Safe practices in classroom activities.
Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Assist with instruction and related activities in a special education classroom or assigned learning environment.
Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of special education students.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Understand and relate to children with special needs.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Maintain records and files.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Requirements / Qualifications
*** CLOSING DATE: JULY 16, 2021 BY 4:30 pm *** SUBSTITUTE WORK: Substitute work assignments may be available immediately upon completing the application and/or screening process. For these work assignments, priority consideration may be given to applicants who submit their application first, pass initial qualifications, and submit all required document(s)/certification(s). Recruitments that state "Continuous" as the closing date or application deadline are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a Continuous recruitment is closed. THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY POINT IN TIME. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Graduation from high school OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent. • One (1) year of experience working with children in an organized setting is preferred. • Two (2) years of study (48 units) from a recognized college or university OR possession of an Associate's degree OR meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency. • Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS: Unofficial documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing. For further details on required documents, please see the Initial Qualifications section below. OPTION 1: You may scan and attach all the required documentation(s)/certification(s) in the ORIGINAL form upon submission of the application by the closing date. OPTION 2: You may submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in the ORIGINAL form, in person to Human Resources (Classified Personnel department) at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. COPIES WILL BE MADE. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalent to be considered.
Requirements / Qualifications
*** CLOSING DATE: JULY 16, 2021 BY 4:30 pm *** SUBSTITUTE WORK: Substitute work assignments may be available immediately upon completing the application and/or screening process. For these work assignments, priority consideration may be given to applicants who submit their application first, pass initial qualifications, and submit all required document(s)/certification(s). Recruitments that state "Continuous" as the closing date or application deadline are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a Continuous recruitment is closed. THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY POINT IN TIME. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Graduation from high school OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent. • One (1) year of experience working with children in an organized setting is preferred. • Two (2) years of study (48 units) from a recognized college or university OR possession of an Associate's degree OR meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency. • Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS: Unofficial documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing. For further details on required documents, please see the Initial Qualifications section below. OPTION 1: You may scan and attach all the required documentation(s)/certification(s) in the ORIGINAL form upon submission of the application by the closing date. OPTION 2: You may submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in the ORIGINAL form, in person to Human Resources (Classified Personnel department) at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. COPIES WILL BE MADE. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalent to be considered.
Comments and Other Information
SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
You must submit the following documentation(s)/certification(s) by the closing date:
• Original high school diploma OR a GED OR official/unofficial transcripts from high school OR from college that denote graduation from high school OR a college degree.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
NOTE: To be considered for the position, you must fill out the Education and/or Work Experience sections of your application. Your Education and/or Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the initial requirements for the position. You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements for the position within any and all portions of the application that request the information.
Comments and Other Information
SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
You must submit the following documentation(s)/certification(s) by the closing date:
• Original high school diploma OR a GED OR official/unofficial transcripts from high school OR from college that denote graduation from high school OR a college degree.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
NOTE: To be considered for the position, you must fill out the Education and/or Work Experience sections of your application. Your Education and/or Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the initial requirements for the position. You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements for the position within any and all portions of the application that request the information.
Application Deadline
7/16/2021 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/1/2021
Contact
Elva Ruiz
310 886 1611
310 886 1611
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$16.91 - $20.60 Hourly
Length of Work Year
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME AND/OR SUBSTITUTE POSITION: SIX (6), SEVEN (7) OR EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; TEN (10), ELEVEN (11) OR TWELVE (12) MONTHS PER YEAR.
Employment Type
Full and Part Time