Special Education Assistant II IEP Bridge Program #3879

To qualify for this position applicants must have a high school diploma and either (1) official transcripts showing at least two years of college (48 units) or an AA degree or (2) a passing score on our online proficiency exam (CBEST accepted in lieu of). If the HR Department determines the proficiency exam is required you will receive an email invitation containing an online testing link at the email address provided on your application. The exam

must be completed and submitted before the application deadline for your application to be considered.

Work Length : 6 Hours per day

Work Days : 193 Days

CLASS TITLE : SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT II / IEP

DEFINITION : Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator performs work of moderate difficulty in providing specialized instructional support services in various pre K-12 and adult emotionally disturbed autistic behavioral bilingual full inclusion or assistive technology special education settings; and performs other related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Communicate regularly with other members of the instructional team regarding daily performance of the student
• Under supervision works with assigned student in a group or on an individual basis assisting with specific instructional tasks and accommodating the special needs of the individual student
• Assist assigned student with special needs in learning or using special equipment of instructional media
• Assist assigned student with special needs in learning or using special tests
• Assist assigned student with special needs in the development and maintenance of appropriate social behaviors through the use of a variety of positive reinforcement techniques activities and / or materials
• Escort assigned student with special needs to and from buses and in the transferring of students to and from classrooms and events
• Encourage and assist assigned student with special needs in communicating and engaging in social activities such as field trips and extra curricular activities
• Supervises assigned student with special needs in snack and lunch activities and outdoor / campus activities
• Assist assigned student with special needs in learning gross motor skills and teaching independent mobility
• Support assigned student of diverse levels and types of disabilities gender ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Maintain and prepare records and performs clerical duties related to special education programs
• May lift and move assigned student with special needs
• Assist in teaching assigned student self-feeding skills and grooming and dressing skills
• Assist in the toileting of assigned student frequently involving lifting and cleaning of student diapering; supervises teenage student in the use of sanitary supplies
• May assist with community based instruction
• May be required to travel from location to location

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Training and Experience : A combination of training and experience equivalent to high school graduation and one year experience working with students or the completion of one year of college-level coursework in a field related to the particular assignment. Successful completion of the Instructional Assistant Proficiency Examination and / or holdappropriate certification for the position. Commitment to complete required training courses or in-services within the first six months of being hired / promoted .

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

Licenses :

Certificates and Other Requirements :

Ability to meet proficiency requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notice (i.e. Mandated Reporting Blood Borne Pathogen).

Certification in First Aid and CPR required every 2 years.

Environment :

School-based settings or other District designated environment working with students in a diversified special education classroom environment.

Physical Abilities :

Sufficient vision to monitor students during activities and to read instructional materials; hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance to students and staff; frequently walking reaching holding with arms bending at the waist crouching and / or squatting to assist students; dexterity of hands and fingers to assist students and to operate specialized equipment or office equipment; pushing wheelchairs; lifting and / or manipulating objects or persons and / or use of motion up to 25 lbs. or equivalent with or without assistance by another individual and / or with or without the assistance of devices designed to support the lifting effort.

Other Qualifications :

Must successfully pass the Districts pre-employment fingerprinting and TB testing.

CSEA Salary Range 416

DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board Approved : 11 / 02

Board Revision : 6 / 22 / 15

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Data Entry,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Data Collection,Special Education,Personal Injury Law,Special Needs,Experience with Children,Human Resources,Tube Feeding,Word Processing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1