Instructional Assistant, Special Ed I, Job #2627-011 (Repost 1) at Galt Joint Union Elementary

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8/3/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

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Must apply through the On-Line Application (filled out completely, with CURRENT information) DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: • Any other certificates or documentation that may show your qualifications for this position KNOWLEDGE OF: - proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation; - general needs and behaviors of students; - pertinent academic areas and learning situations; - emotional makeup and special learning needs of developmentally handicapped students. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: - High school diploma or the equivalent, AND - 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. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: - May be required to lift, carry, and move students in or out of wheel chairs, lift 50 lbs. or up to 100 lbs. with assistance and/or carry any object weighing up to 25 lbs. - Sufficient physical mobility and strength to restrain, as needed, adolescent students who may be acting out frustration and/or anger. - Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to endure many hours under sometimes stressful conditions. Please click on Job Description above to review all of the requirements, qualifications and job duties.

Must pass the appropriate physical strength evaluation though SIA if hired. Must have or obtain First Aid/CPR certificate within 6 months if hired.

** All applicants MUST pass the District's Instructional Assistant written exam. Date and location listed above. If you do not come on the assigned date, you will not be eligible for this position. Written exam will be waived if applicant has completed two years of college (48 units), OR holds an AA degree or higher. A copy of your degree MUST be attached to your online application in order to have the test waived. If you have passed the Instructional Assistant test for this position within the past two years, you will need to contact Personnel to verify that you will not need to retest again or you may be disqualified from this posting. Current instructional assistants do not need to re-take the test. The initial screening of applicants for interview will be based on the above information and material supplied by each candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to assure that all information he or she deems important as a candidate for this position is included with the application. Retired Annuitant Notice: If you are a retired annuitant receiving benefits from PERS or STRS, you are required to contact the Human Resources Department at hr@galt.k12.ca.us to review eligibility and hiring restrictions before moving forward in the recruitment process. Failure to contact HR and obtain approval prior to continuing in the hiring process may result in removal from consideration, including the loss of any fees you may have paid for pre-employment requirements such as background checks or TB testing. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE ALL CORRESPONDENCE. Make sure EDJOIN emails are not going to your SPAM or junk email. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applications and resumes are welcome.