Minimum Qualifications: 1. Graduate from high school or equivalent; 48 units of college level coursework; AA Degree or Certificate of Completion for NCLB requirements. 2. Ability to read, write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the assigned duties. 3. Ability to communicate with and effectively supervise students. 4. Ability to accept directions and carry out oral and written instructions. 5. Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with others. Brief Description of Position: 1. Assist and train student in the maintenance of personal needs including feeding, combing hair and dressing appropriately. 2. Provide physical assistance to students who cannot care for themselves, including feeding, diapering, turning and physical movement. Assist students with personal hygiene; wash hands and faces; toilet students and change diapers and clothing as needed. 3. Prepare students for mainstreamed classes according to established procedures. 4. Provide instruction/assistance to severely handicapped students in social, self-help and community skills. 5. Assist students on and off the bus; push wheelchairs and lift students as needed. 6. Tutor individual or small groups of severely handicapped students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and related activities. 7. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Application deadline: Until filled 1. Internal applicants: Submit a letter of interest to the District Office. Please include verification of meeting minimum requirements if it is not on file. 2. External applicants: Apply online at edjoin.org. The following must be received in order to be considered: 1) EdJoin application; 2) AA Degree, Transcripts showing 48 units of higher education or Certificate of Completion for NCLB requirements 3) AA Degree or Certificate of Completion for NCLB requirements. 3. Fingerprinting for the purpose of conducting a background clearance will be required prior to employment. 4. To comply with the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.