Instructional Assistant - Special Education - 2025 - 2026 school year

Overview

Instructional Assistant - Special Education - 2025 - 2026 school year

Arcadia Unified School District

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a certificated teacher, assist the teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in an assigned special education program.
• Monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance.
• Perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Education and Experience : Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in working with children in an organized setting.

Knowledge and Abilities : Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to special education students; problems and concerns of students with special needs; basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading; basic record-keeping techniques.

Ability : to assist with instruction and related activities in an assigned special education program; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; operate instructional and office equipment.

Special Requirement : All candidates will be required to pass an Instructional Aide Proficiency Test before being considered for this position.

Application and Testing

All Instructional Assistant applicants must pass a proficiency exam. If your application is screened in, you will be contacted with the date / time of the next available testing session. If you have passed CBEST, please attach certification and you will not be required to take the proficiency exam.

Additional Information

Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

Important Notes

Application must be completed. Please do not refer to resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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