Job Summary
JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:
Under the supervision and direction of Site Principal and Special 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 - Moderate/ Severe is assigned to assist teachers providing instruction and care to students with physical disabilities and/or cognitive delays of sufficiently severe condition as identified in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). These students frequently require assistance with basic bodily and physical functions such as toileting, diapering, tube feeding, and mobility/positioning.
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)
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