Special Education Instructional Aide

The Special Education Instructional Aide is under general supervision, to provide student support through a variety of follow-up instructional and/or behavior modification activities; to provide medical/physical assistance to assigned students; to assist in the conduct of training and behavior modification activities with children experiencing special learning and/or behavior needs; and to do other related work as required. Position dependent on student needs and/or attendance

REQUIREMENTS

Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics of severely handicapped children

Behavior management, strategies and techniques and a variety of reinforcement methods and strategies. Basic first aid and emergency treatment procedures Passing score on the District's Instructional Aide Proficiency Exam, or AA/AS Degree or completion of 48 semester college units; proof of high school graduation or with high school proficiency. Bilingual (Spanish) desirable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assists instructional personnel in the implementation of students' individual educational plans

Tutors individuals and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction Performs routine first aid, which may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory disorders Observes and monitors children with physical handicapping conditions and requests appropriate assistance for pupil experiencing physical distress Provides a variety of skill building activities with children who experience language and hearing disorders Monitors and assists students with special learning needs in drill, practice and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of lessons by instructional personnel Directs students into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors Assists in the behavior management of acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques Assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instructional level of children with special needs Maintains a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and medical information Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media, and computer-assisted instruction equipment and software programs Monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive environment May participate in parent conferences and pupil instruction and planning processes

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar

• Basic arithmetical concepts

• Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures

Ability to:

Demonstrate an empathetic, patient and receptive attitude with students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting specialized needs Appropriately manage student behavior and guide students toward more acceptable social behaviors Interpret, understand and follow specific student educational plans and courses of study Communicate satisfactorily in oral and written form Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of an educational environment Understand and carry out oral and written directions Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work involves sitting little of the time, and may involve running, walking or standing for brief periods. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application/Letter of interest, resumé and proof of college units, AA or AS degree (transcripts) must be submitted by the deadline to: Alexis Norman, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Whittier City School District. Arrangements for District's Instructional Aide Proficiency Exam must be made prior to closing date, by contacting Human Resources.

YOUR APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE MET.

Whittier City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants shall be accorded equality of consideration without discrimination on the basis of the applicant's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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