TRACY, CA - Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant (Extensive Support Needs)

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

Job summary

San Joaquin County Office of Education seeks an instructional assistant to support certificated staff in instruction, supervision and training of students with a variety of special education needs across classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs and community sites.

You will follow detailed instructions and established practices, work closely with teachers, COE staff, parents and other district personnel, and help create instructional experiences that meet diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AA/BA degree or 48 semester units with C- or better.
• Successful completion of the basic proficiency test.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated staff in instruction, supervision and training of students with special education needs.
• Follow detailed instructions and established practices in performing duties.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Education

AA/BA Degree

48 Semester Units

Basic Proficiency Test

Job description

At the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE), our mission is to educate, innovate, and inspire — building a brighter future for our community. Whether you're passionate about supporting students in the classroom or prefer roles in business, clerical work, coding, or management, SJCOE offers a variety of career opportunities. If you're ready to turn your passion for meaningful work into action, explore our openings and find the perfect fit to grow with us!

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.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade. 2. 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 Human Resources Department at the San Joaquin County Office of Education.

• 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)