What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant position at Palmdale School District?
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS.
IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in assisting in special education programs including to prepare teaching materials, supervise students and to meet the special education needs of students.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist special education teacher in the conduct of lessons and other classroom activities; prepare for and assist with various classroom projects; clean up after classroom projects.
- Assist individual or small groups of students with academic skills; listen to and drill individuals or small groups of students in reading, spelling, math and other subjects.
- Observe students; answer questions; give individual instruction; counsel and calm students as needed.
- Assist in carrying out behavior modification programs including charting, time out supervision and self-defense; assist teacher in maintaining classroom control.
- Assist in supervising students during playground activities, bus loading and unloading, outings and other activities.
- Assist teacher in preparation of instructional and testing materials; administer and score tests; correct papers; assist in the preparation of graphic and written teaching materials.
- Assist special education teacher in assessing programs and materials to meet the needs of the children; collect, assemble, and distribute textbooks, learning package materials, supplies, equipment, and other resource materials; assist in ordering instructional material and aids when necessary.
- Perform routine duties and activities, such as grade recording in grade book, taking attendance and maintaining attendance records; fill out forms and applications as needed.
- Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment, such as preparing bulletin board materials and decorate classroom.
- Attend and participate in faculty, staff, inservice and parent conferences and meetings, as required.
- Set up and operate audio-visual equipment, computer, copying machines and other related equipment that serve as aids in or to the instructional program.
- Perform a variety of general clerical duties.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Some instructional assistant experience is desirable.
Experience:
Some instructional assistant experience is desirable.
Training:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), formerly known as the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), requires all paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance to possess a high school diploma or equivalent, AND one of the following:
1) an Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university; OR,
2) a minimum of 48 semester college units; OR,
3) pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of the ability to assist in instruction, reading, language arts, and mathematics.
| If you are attempting to satisfy the academic proficiency requirement, official college transcripts must be attached to the application to validate the degree awarded or completion of 48 college units. If official transcripts are not attached to the application, you will be required to take and pass the academic proficiency assessment in addition to the job-specific examination for this position. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
License/Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current American Red Cross first Aid Certificate is desirable.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current CPR Certificate is desirable.
Application Filing
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. All communication regarding this recruitment will be sent electronically by email.
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. All communication regarding this recruitment will be sent electronically by email.
ExaminationThe examination components consist of a qualifying written multiple-choice exam. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.
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Working Conditions:
Indoor/outdoor environment
Physical Abilities:
20 lb. lifting/carrying weight requirement
Sitting, walking and standing for extended periods of time; bending; stooping; twisting at waist; lifting and carrying job-related equipment; significant dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing to monitor students during indoor/outdoor activities; hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance to students.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.
For further information regarding Palmdale School District's non-discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and/or Coordinator contact information, please click the following link: https://www.palmdalesd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4326699&type=d&pREC_ID=2532815
For further information regarding Palmdale School District’s Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link: https://4.files.edl.io/c982/03/14/24/221235-151840c2-594e-486f-ad29-e288bcb5b8a8.pdf