Instructional Assistant III-Special Education/Behavior

La Habra City School District; La Habra (CA); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

La Habra City School District seeks an instructional assistant to support students in autism and specialized programs. Under general direction of a classroom teacher, you will implement targeted instructional and behavioral strategies and work with the school team to support student learning and progress.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED. An Associate degree or at least 48 college units are preferred, as is experience with children in educational settings and coursework in child

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED
• Possession of an Associate Degree or minimum of 48 units, or equivalent training/education
• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting
• Training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, first aid/CPR desirable
• Must pass assessment test to demonstrate knowledge of teaching, reading, writing and mathematics or readiness

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral strategies and techniques in support of students in autism and specialized programs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 48 units

Ability to pass assessment test

Job description

Under general direction of a classroom teacher or program director, and the supervision of a school principal, provide specific instructional and behavioral strategies and techniques in support of students in autism and specialized programs.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCECompletion of high school or General Education Diploma (GED). Possession of an Associate Degree or minimum of two years of college (48 units), or other evidence of equivalent training/education required under NCLB education for Title I school assignments; or applicant must be able to pass an assessment test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics or reading, writing and mathematics readiness. Training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, first aid/CPR, or related fields is desirable.One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting is required.(Please review the job description for more information)EXAMINATION PROCEDURESThis is a promotional and open competitive recruitment. The examination may consist of a training and experience (supplemental responses) evaluation, written test or performance test and a structured oral interview.To qualify to be placed on an eligibility list, a candidate must obtain a passing score on each section of the examination process. Final scores will be obtained by combining the relative weights of scores on each test part. If Veteran's credit is claimed, proof of status (DD214) must be submitted to the Classified Personnel Office at the same time the application form is submitted or prior to testing. The life of the eligibility list will be twelve (12) months. The resulting eligibility list will be used to fill current and future permanent and substitute vacancies.Applicants who may need reasonable accommodation for interviewing or testing must notify the Personnel Department at [phone], three business days prior to the testing date.Date of ExaminationCandidates who are among the most qualified shall be notified via email or telephone of the time, date, and place of the examination(s).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• A fully completed EdJoin Employment Application
• Pass District Proficiency Exam or submit transcripts/diploma showing 48 or more completed units at a institution of higher education by the application deadline.

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

The Board of Trustees desires to provide District employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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• CalPERS Retirement Benefits