Instructional Assistant - Special Education 2024-2025 School Year

Paramount Unified School District is seeking individuals who strive to make Paramount an exemplary district. In order to achieve this, all stakeholders of the District must have a clear sense of its goals. They must seek out, understand, and emulate the characteristics of exemplary schools and be ready to contribute their knowledge and talents to transform this vision into a reality.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom environment; assist the teacher in implementing instructional activities and meeting the needs of students. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: Must have completed at least 2 years of full time study (48 units) at an institution of higher education (college level), or obtained an associate's (or higher) degree 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 and outdoor 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; record-keeping and filing techniques. Ability to:

Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom environment; reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of special education students as directed by the teacher; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of instructional activities; perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing and duplicating materials; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures; understand and relate to children with special needs. Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward special education students;

Must have completed at least 2 years of full-time study (48 units) at an institution of higher education (college level), or obtained an associate's (or higher) degree.Please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.MANDATORY REQUIREMENT:Please attach a copy of transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) or degree.

We kindly request that you review your application before you submit it. Make sure that it's complete and updated. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Must have completed at least 2 years of full-time study (48 units) at an institution of higher education (college level), or obtained an associate's (or higher) degree. Please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Please attach a copy of transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) or degree.

We kindly request that you review your application before you submit it. Make sure that it's complete and updated. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Comments and Other Information

The Paramount Unified School District is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or gender in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. See the website for full details.

SALARY INFORMATION: Advanced placement on the Salary Schedule, up to Step III, may be allowed at the time of employment.

To be considered for advanced placement, the prior qualifying employment must have been full-time employment within the last seven (7) years, must be completely disclosed in the application paperwork, and must be properly verified in writing at the time of employment.

The written verification must be on the official stationery of the prior employer and must specifically state the position held, the description of duties performed, and the beginning and ending dates of employment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.