Special Education Assistant (2259)

Description

Performs a variety of responsible and specialized tasks in the physical care and classroom instruction of students with disabilities; and assists students with disabilities in meeting the physical requirements of attending school.

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

CURRENT VACANCIES: Various opportunities exist for permanent and on-call or long-term substitute assignments.

The eligibility list will be used to fill both types of positions based on the immediate and future needs of the District. All positions are part-time, 9.25 months per year, 6 hours per day. Permanent positions are Monday through Friday and include full benefits for the employee only. Both permanent and substitute assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta, or Montrose).

SALARY: Listed salary rates represent the first and last steps of the salary range.

Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the first step only.

Permanent employees may earn higher rates upon successful completion of the probationary period (130 days of paid service) and may receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount.

Examples of Duties

Note: A more complete list of requirements, duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our web site at www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Job Descriptions.

• Assists students upon arrival and departure at school and throughout the school day by repositioning in wheelchairs or other necessary appliances.

• Assists students with washing, feeding, toileting, and other personal care needs.

• Performs specialized physical health care services such as, suctioning, gastrostomy tube feeding, catheterization, oxygen administration and care of related equipment, and administers medication as directed.

• Provides basic emergency care as needed, including cardio pulmonary resuscitation or other life sustaining efforts until medical assistance arrives.

• Changes sheets and linens and prepares cots and beds for rest periods.

• Completes written accident or incident reports as needed.

• Communicates students' needs to the teacher.

• Cleans and maintains activity rooms, equipment, and utensils.

• Supervises students in physical and instructional activities providing assistance as directed by

a teacher.

• Observes and reports on students' progress.

• Performs a variety of office clerical tasks such as typing and preparing dittos and stencils.

• Assists in administering, scoring, and maintaining records or tests.

• Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

Personal needs and behavioral characteristics of students with disabilities.

Special education materials, practices, concepts, and techniques.

Record keeping principles and procedures.

Classroom procedures and rules of conduct.

Basic emergency, first aid, and health care techniques.

Clerical practices and procedures.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

Assist students with disabilities with personal care needs and activities.

Assist in physical transfer of students with disabilities (approximately 50 - 75 pounds).

Observe, evaluate, and report on student's progress.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Compile and maintain records and files; operate a variety of office machines.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.

License or Certificate:

Incumbents must obtain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate within the designated probationary period for this classification.

Desirable Qualifications:

One year of experience working with handicapped individuals.

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

Examination Process

To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Opportunities.

A review of applicants' experience and qualifications is conducted periodically. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the process.

The examination process will include a performance test and a qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be notified of the details at the appropriate time.

Hiring for this position is on as-needed basis and could occur at anytime during a school year. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible in order to be included in the next group to be reviewed.

Applications older than six months may not be reviewed.

Applicants who are qualified and interested in pursuing potential opportunities may re-submit applications.

Note regarding the salary: Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate. The salary range listed above is for permanent positions only.

Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance.

The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:

Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net

Section 504 Coordinator: Hagop Eulmessekian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1416, heulmessekian@gusd.net

Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net