Instructional Assistant II: Mild/Moderate

Job Summary

Job Summary

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE: Under the supervision and direction of Site Principal and Special Education teachers to assist Special Education teachers and General Education teachers achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students, small groups, supervising the playground and assisting with the preparation of classroom materials.

The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with instructional services which directly support student learning. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This job is distinguished from other Instructional Assistant jobs by the following characteristics: The Instructional Assistant II - Mild/Moderate is assigned to assist in providing instruction to students (1-on-1 or in groups) with learning disabilities and who require a special education learning environment for a portion, or for all of, the students' educational program.

Positions in this class work with students having a variety of special education needs including disruptive behavioral problems that require an environment structured to control the behavior. Assignments may be to a classroom, Learning Center or General Education classroom or may be dedicated to a specific student. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, TASKS AND DUTIES: • Carry out teacher-designed systematic programs by using delivery of cues, prompts and instruction. • Use consistent delivery of classroom or student behavior plan; instruct individuals and small groups; provide push-in and pull-out support. • Assist the teacher in identifying students needing remedial instruction in movement skills and implementing activities for improvement of skills in body image, spatial awareness balance, locomotion, strength and agility. • Assist the teacher in modifying curriculum and instruction to meet the special needs of individual students.

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Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or the equivalent. Two years of college (48 units), or A.A. degree (or higher), or Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Voluntary or paid experience in working with groups of children is desirable. Experience working with special education students preferred. LICENSE(S) REQUIRED: • None required. CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED: • Must possess and maintain current First Aid certification; CPR certification desirable • Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam (e.g., written test, oral interview and/or work sample) for the job class with a satisfactory score. • After offer of employment, obtain: o Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance o Negative pre-employment drug screen test at District's expense o Pre-employment physical exam at District's expense o Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)

• Letter of Introduction ((Letter of Intent) - PDF)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation ((2 Letters of Recommendation Required) - PDF)
• Resume ((Current Resume) - PDF)

Comments and Other Information

Must Submit- All the following documents are required for this position:

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation; Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

• Resume

For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here https://edjoinprodstoragewest.blob.core.windows.net/jobdescriptions/653/IA II - Mild Mod-20230518093508.pdf