Senior Instructional Assistant: Severe Disabilities

Santa Maria Bonita School District (CA); Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Maria-Bonita School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant III to support severely handicapped students under supervision. You will assist teachers and therapy staff with instructional and therapeutic activities, reinforce learning, and help with self-care routines in a classroom setting.

The role involves assisting with personal care, behavior management, and the preparation of instructional materials.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School supplemented by relevant coursework in child growth or special education.
• Experience working with children with severe handicaps is preferred.
• Ability to follow teachers’ instructions and classroom routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional and therapy personnel to plan, organize, and conduct instructional, training, and therapy activities with students experiencing various physical and learning handicaps.
• Reinforce and follow up learning activities with individual students.
• Monitor and assist children with self-help activities including dressing, feeding, and bathroom routines.
• Assist students with personal care needs and who have limited body function control.
• Support behavior management using positive reinforcement techniques as directed by staff.
• Observe and support students’ safety in classroom and playground settings.
• Prepare instructional materials and learning aids as directed by teachers.
• Attend staff meetings and parent conferences as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma

Special education training

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Santa Maria-Bonita School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant III to support severely handicapped students under supervision. You will assist teachers and therapy staff with instructional and therapeutic activities, reinforce learning, and help with self-care routines in a classroom setting.

The role involves assisting with personal care, behavior management, and the preparation of instructional materials.