Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant (Extensive Support Needs-Moderate/Severe)

San Joaquin County Office of Education; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin County Office of Education in Stockton, CA seeks an Instructional Assistant to support certificated staff in instruction, supervision and training of students with diverse needs. The role involves providing instructional experiences in multiple settings under established policies and procedures.

This is a 10-month, on-call, part/full-time position with the COE. The work involves collaboration with teachers, COE personnel and school districts to promote student achievement and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Proof of AA or BA degree or 48 semester units with a minimum grade.
• Basic proficiency test may be required as per HR.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated staff in instruction, supervision and training of students.
• Support a range of instructional experiences in various educational environments.
• Coordinate with teachers and COE staff to implement established policies and procedures.

Skills

Reading proficiency

Writing proficiency

Math proficiency

Education

AA/BA degree

48 semester units

Job description

Educate, Innovate and Inspire! San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees. SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County’s most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.

Job Summary

Under direction of management personnel and certificated staff, assist certificated staff in the instruction, supervision and training of individuals or groups of students (average ages 1 1/2 to 22 years) with a variety of special education needs; perform a variety of instructional services within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures; provide a range of instructional training experiences in a variety of educational environments which may include specific classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, the community and/or other instructional facilities; may serve students with any or a combination of, the following conditions: intellectual disability; severe physical/medical involvement; communication disorders (to include non-verbal); hearing/vision impairment; learning disorders; emotional disturbances; behavior disorders and to perform related duties as assigned. Instructional Assistant works closely with teacher and follows detailed instruction and/or established practices and procedures on most duties. Contact with others primarily includes certificated staff, COE employees, parents, and other school district staff.

Single Rate

$21.65 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

10 months per year, full or part-time on-call assignments

Requirements / Qualifications

• Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic reading, writing, and math skills at a level required for high school seniors by completing ONE of the below options: -Proof of AA or BA Degree from a regionally accredited college -48 Semester units with a C- or better OR -Successful completion of the basic proficiency test* approved and administered by the Human Resources Department at the San Joaquin County Office of Education. *If you need to take the basic proficiency test administered by the San Joaquin County Office of Education, you can learn more and register at https://calendly.com/proficiencyexam-sjcoe, call 209-292-2766, or email [e-mail] to schedule your exam. Exams are offered Tuesdays from 1:00–5 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The testing location is 2922 Transworld Drive, Stockton.

• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (1 current professional recommendation--ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED BY AUTHOR))
• Other (Proficiency in basic reading, writing and math skills-Proof of AA or BA Degree from a regionally accredited college, 48 Semester units with a C- or better, OR Successful completion of the basic proficiency test)