Instructional Aide II (ESN)

Instructional Aide II - Driver

General Description

Under the general supervision of the site administrator or designee(s), the duties of the Instructional Aide are to complete advanced tasks to support certificated staff with student(s) academic, behavioral, physical, and social/emotional needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the safety and welfare of students during and in between classroom activities and assist students in a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playground, locker room, library, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the severity of harmful incidents and to maintain a safe and secure school environment.
• Support all school-related activities within the classroom, school site, and other areas as needed (e.g. student transportation, food service support, online learning).
• Support student attendance, truancy reduction, and adverse behavior mitigation before, during, and after school.
• Provide student first aid treatment in accordance with currently acceptable first aid practices. 

• Attend and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences as directed.

• Participate in specialized training related to student needs.
• Assist with specialized testing (e.g. vision, hearing, state testing, and other specialized testing).

• Assist in classroom and school site(s) settings as an instructional aide for students with general, special needs, and alternative education students.

• Assist certificated staff with monitoring student progress (e.g. attendance, work completion, progress monitoring, grading, etc.).

• Conduct student assessments for teacher review.
• Assist in before and after school district programs including Extended School Year Opportunities.
• At the direction of the certificated staff, document information necessary for student, classroom, and teacher support.
• Provide in-classroom and technology support as needed for students in and out of the classroom.
• Support students or groups of students while under the direct supervision of certificated staff.
• Work with Tier II and Tier III students on restorative practices.
• Support students' specific needs with learning, behavior, development, and social/emotional skills.
• Assist with targeted MTSS work to assist the district and school site with restorative practices.
• Assist with student safety during lunch, passing periods, and individual needs.
• Assist with student transitions on and between campuses.
• Assist with office clerical duties as directed.
• Support teacher's instructional practices with one-on-one and small student groups.
• Supporting students with specialized physical impairment(s), medical devices, bodily fluid needs, toileting, diapering, feeding, and other related needs, while adhering to proper safety procedures and best practices.
• Willingness to train in the area of supporting Extensive Support Needs Students.
• Work as a driver when required, transporting general education students as well as those in the Extensive Support Needs program.
• All staff in this position will be required to participate in 24 hours of job-related training per year, in addition to their regular work schedule.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.

• Associate of Arts degree or passage of the paraeducator exam.

• Some clerical experience with knowledge of computers and related programs.

• Experience specific to a preschool through age 22 in a special education setting is preferred.
• Specialized certification related to supporting student(s) and program(s) needs (i.e. EMT, CNA, Etc.) preferred.
• Clean and clear driving record and valid California Driver’s License.

Work Hours and Location

Employees are hired for a set number of hours as listed in the advertised position. The start and end times of the employee's shift and campus/department assignment are subject to involuntary change based on the needs of the District and its programmatic needs, per Section 14.4 of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement with CSEA Chapter #427.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to frequently maneuver, walk, run, bend, sit, kneel, stand, etc., for periods of time.  
• Ability to move throughout the classroom and maneuver in tight spaces between desks.
• Occasionally walking on uneven surfaces, including multiple terrains, and negotiating different height curbs/steps.
• Ability to understand speech at normal levels in person, on the telephone, or on other district communication devices.

• Ability to operate necessary electronic equipment including computers and computer software with dexterity.
• Ability to learn to operate lifts, wheelchairs, and specialized equipment with dexterity. 
• Ability to lift/carry supplies, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. 
• The ability to push or pull objects.
• Ability to lift, move, and shift persons with physical limitations within all size and weight ranges either on your own or with assistance depending on the physical attributes of the individual student. 
• Ability to demonstrate mental acuity in the performance of job-related duties.

Work Year:  

Work Year/Hours: Work Calendars and hours (FTE) are listed on all Upper Lake Unified Job Postings. Please review the posting for additional information. Shifts (start and end) are subject to change by up to one hour due to reassignment of worksite per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 14 Transfers and Promotions, Sections 14.1.3, Definition of Reassignment, 14.1.5, and 14.4 Involuntary Transfer and Reassignment. 

Salary: 

Range E of the classified salary schedule

Evaluation:  

Assistant Superintendent(s) or Designee.

Board Approval: August 8, 2023

Upper Lake Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Upper Lake Unified School District does not engage in unlawful discrimination.  Unlawful discrimination is discrimination on the basis of religion, race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, veteran status or any other factor provided for by state and federal laws and regulations.  

Salary : $18 - $32