Instructional Assistant III - Specialized Physical Health Care

Garden Grove Unified School District; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Sick leave

CalPERS retirement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Garden Grove Unified School District seeks qualified health-support staff to assist students with acute or chronic health needs in a school setting under supervision.

Positions may be part-time (3.5 hours) or full-time (6 hours), Monday–Friday during the school year. Requires CPR/First Aid certification and ability to support life skills, personal care, and medical monitoring as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year paid experience or equivalent in working with individuals with disabilities.
• Certificate/experience meeting ESSA options (associate degree or 48 semester units) may apply.
• Ability to follow CPR/First Aid guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructional support and life skills development for students with disabilities.
• Administer medications per training and maintain logs and records.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and safety of students under supervision.

Skills

IEP support

Behavior management

English communication

Education

High school diploma

1 year related experience

Job description

OPEN/CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

ELIGIBILITY LISTS WILL BE GOOD FOR SIX (6) MONTHS

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT

The examination process will be held on a continuous, as needed basis. You will be notified, as indicated on your application, regarding the exam dates, times, and locations.

SALARY

All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($26.96). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($31.26).

JOB SUMMARY

Persons in these positions work part-time (3.5 hours per day) or full-time (6 hours per day), Monday - Friday, during the school session. Under the general supervision of a certificated teacher or administrator, assists students who have acute or chronic health problems which require daily, ongoing care, or monitoring by trained personnel to meet the physical requirements of attending classes, often at a special education school; performs a variety of instructional support duties in developing life skills and/or physical care activities; performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists teachers in assigned features of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with a wide range of disabilities, often severe or profound andwho may exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling, and pushing.
• Assists in instructing/tutoring, supervising, monitoring, and record keeping of assigned students in basic academic language, personal hygiene, grooming, and self-help activities.
• Following appropriate training and authorization, administers medications prescribed for students, and maintains related logs and records.
• Following training in required procedures and sanitation techniques, administers gastroscopy tube feedings, oral feedings, tracheotomy suctioning, and catheters, as required, following clearly defined procedures.
• Demonstrates or assists students with severe physical disabilities in performing personal hygiene and grooming functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and positioning.
• Assists in physical transferring/lifting students to and from wheelchairs.
• Utilizes approved District restraint training to assist with restraining students as appropriate.
• May be assigned to accompany students or transport to and from school, as required by IEP.
• May accompany, assist, and monitor students on community-based instructional outings and field trips.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a classroom or community environment with students with a wide range of disabilities, often severe or profound. Sitting, stooping, crouching, standing, running, kneeling, squatting, walking and bending to work with assigned students. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, learning aids and instructional materials. Hearing and speaking to model clear English speech. Drives to various district sites. May occasionally lift or move a student weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. May need to lift or move a student weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance. May need to push wheelchairs up and down inclines, on and off buses and steps, and on long walks out in the community. Assist in positioning of students on the floor for exercise activities, in chairs for eating, classroom activities, and resting. Arrange classroom furniture and various types of training and mobility equipment. Subject to physical and emotional outbursts by students, including such behaviors as kicking, hitting, spitting, scratching, biting, running, and verbal aggression.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma and one year of paid experience equivalent to full-time in working with individuals with disabilities or current enrollment in or completion of an approved nursing, medical or health-related program and some experience with individuals with disabilities is required. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. All candidates must meet the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: (1) Possession of an associate's degree or higher; (2) completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; or (3) by taking and passing the ESSA exam. If you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associate's degree or higher or have completed at least 48 full semester units, please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.

CERTIFICATE

Must possess, or obtain within the first month of employment, and maintain per CPR and First Aid guidelines, a valid First Aid Certificate and a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (through classes endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross).

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Strategies and techniques of assisting in the instruction of students who are medically fragile or who possess mobility impairments.
• Special characteristics related to the supervision and motivation of students in an instructional setting.
• Child guidance principles and practices related to students who are medically fragile and/or who possess orthopedic impairments.
• Essential procedures and concepts related to health, safety, hygiene, and patient care.
• Principles of body mechanics in transferring and providing personal care to non-ambulatory students.
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Correct English usage, including vocabulary, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Basic teaching techniques and methods.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Appropriate restraint procedures using district training techniques.
• Appropriate hygiene standards.
• Health and safety regulations as related to the position.
• First Aid and CPR procedures.

ABILITY TO

• Assist in the supervision and instruction of medically fragile and/or orthopedically impaired students in a school environment.
• Perform essential health care and personal hygiene tasks for students.
• Successfully operate one or more pieces of medical equipment.
• Safely and skillfully perform specialized health care services as directed or required.
• Assist students with personal care such as dressing, eating, and toileting.
• Assist students who exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling, and pushing.
• Recognize and effectively assist in responding to emergency and/or hazardous conditions.
• Transfer, position, and assist in ambulation of students who are medically fragile and/or who possess mobility impairments.
• Perform physically demanding work in lifting, transferring, and assisting students.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Learn required record keeping, educational programs, medical practices, and procedures.
• Gain the confidence of students.
• Use patience and tact in working with students.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively in the English language, both in oral and written form.

Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the promotional eligibility list.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at [e-mail] or [phone]. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Director of Personnel Services, Chris Francis, at [e-mail] or [phone]. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.

BENEFITS

All classified employees receive the following:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee
• Family Life Insurance for the employee
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER

9701.89 (Revised: 7/24)