THE POSITION:
Under the supervision of an administrator, performs a variety of instructional activities and support activities for students with severe disabilities.

CURRENT OPENING: There are currently multiple openings (10 months, 30, 32.5 and 35 hours per week). Salary placement will be on Range 18 of the CSEA Salary Schedule "B". Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($19.91 per hour) of this salary range.

APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION: This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full time, part time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for six months. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.

NOTE: Answers to the supplemental questions and proof of your highest obtained education or transcripts must be submitted with your application. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) or fax them to Maria Murillo at (626) 333-7416.

Per Board policy, employees are allowed on District campuses or facilities only if they are fully vaccinated. This resolution applies to all applicants upon hire. Applicants are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination status to the Personnel Commission Office on the date of the examination. Applicants will not be allowed to take the examination without being fully vaccinated. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completion of two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Tutors individuals and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
Assists instructional personnel in the implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
Monitors and assists students in the bathroom, on the playground, and other assigned areas.
Assists students with personal physical needs (e.g. diapering, using restroom, menstrual cycle needs and/or changing bag for students with colostomy, catheterizing, and g-tube feeding).
Assists teachers and other professional personnel with instructional and behavioral management activities and strategies with students experiencing interruptions of the learning process due to special needs.
Assists in the implementation of instructional motor skills for Individuals With Exceptional
Needs (IWENs) to include physical education.
Assists students in learning bathroom skills and eating skills.
Performs custodial duties such as laundry, trash disposal, sweeping and cleaning of restrooms (i.e., potty chairs and portable urinals).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires all paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance in a classroom to possess a high-school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent AND ONE of the following:
• A minimum of 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework.
• An Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
• Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics.

Experience:
One year of paid or volunteer experience within an educational or child care setting, preferably serving orthopedically/severely disabled students supplemented with Child Development Core Classes.

Special:
A Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate issued by a recognized training program must be secured within six months after appointment and kept valid during the term of employment.

Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Absence of back problems or any other physical impairments that might preclude the performance of physical labor or lifting must be evident.
Gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for some of these positions and is determined by whether or not the position works in and around males or females in the bathroom and performing sensitive physical needs of male or female students.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
Knowledge of:
Concepts of child development and child behavior characteristics.
Student behavior management techniques and strategies.
Learning problems of children with special educational needs.
Basic First Aid procedures.

Ability to:
Exercise judgment and initiative and reach sound decisions within established policies and guidelines.
Be attentive and alert to medical or safety needs of students.
Tolerate strong odors.
Learn simple methods and procedures, and effectively utilize training received on the job.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Be dependable, following through with policies and procedures and be relied upon to be at work on time daily.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward children.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Reference : Instructional Aide II - Special Ed jobs

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