6 hours per day / 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Monday - Friday

193 days / While School is in Session

SUMMARY

Under supervision, to serve as an assistant to certificated personnel in the instruction and supervision of special education students at either the elementary or secondary level; to relieve the teacher, or other certificated supervisor, of clerical detail; and to do job-related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned. Most of the positions allocated to this class are involved in working with mentally, emotionally, educationally, or physically handicapped students. Following is information describing some common examples of duties performed by positions allocated to this class. Duties may vary, however, due to differences in programs and the individual instructional style of certificated personnel.

RSP/SPECIAL DAY CLASSES

Assists certificated personnel in the conduct of lessons and other classroom activities; works with students in small groups, or on a one-to-one basis to reinforce basic skills or to supplement classroom work; prepares for, assists with, and cleans up for various classroom projects; operates audio-visual equipment; assists in the preparation of graphic and written teacher materials; keeps routine records; assists in ordering and caring for classroom equipment and supplies; confers as needed with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the needs of students; administers and grades various types of tests; performs a wide variety of classroom related clerical and typing duties; may supervise children in the school cafeteria, on the playground, or in the library. Deals with confidential records.

ORTHOPEDICALLY IMPAIRED

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities as stated under RSP/Special Day Classes, requires the physical ability and conditioning to lift, position, and handle orthopedically impaired students.

SPECIAL EDUCATION BEHAVIOR ASSISTANT

Provides direct behavior support to special education students who require such services. Behavioral support may include redirection, prompting, verbal and non-verbal cues, and other interventions to assist students in maintaining appropriate behavior in classroom settings and in the school environment. In addition, behavioral assistants are expected to monitor student behaviors identified in behavior plans, take data in establishing compliance with behavior plans and IEP goals and objectives, and assist classroom teachers in supporting special education students in the classroom. Behavior assistants may supervise students in a variety of school settings, including playground, cafeteria, library and field trips.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, punctuation, arithmetic, general classroom procedures and equipment and computer skills. Ability to assist with instructional activities in a classroom or special education program; learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned Instructional Assistant duties; understand the needs of students; perform routine clerical duties; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with teachers, students, and others contacted in the course of the work. Possesses classroom management skills. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions. Some positions may require the ability to communicate in Spanish.

Successful bilingual or American Sign Language applicant will be paid a monthly stipend of $96. This stipend will be pro-rated for positions that are less than 40 hours per week.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.71 - $26.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please List 2-3 Professional References Below:

Ability to Commute:

• Petaluma, CA 94952 (Required)

Work Location: In person