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

San Joaquin County Office of Education; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin County Office of Education in Stockton, CA is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support certificated staff across classrooms, learning centers and community facilities. You will assist with instruction and supervision for students with diverse special education needs while following established policies and procedures.

The role involves close collaboration with teachers and COE staff, with on-call assignments that can be full or part-time over a 10-month year.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and math by one of the listed options (AA/BA degree, 48 semester units with C- or better, or passing the basic proficiency test).

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated staff in instruction, supervision and training of students with diverse special education needs.
• Follow detailed instructions and established practices; work with teachers and COE staff in multiple settings.

Skills

Reading proficiency

Writing proficiency

Math proficiency

Education

High school diploma

AA or BA degree

48 semester units

Basic proficiency test

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

Employment Type

Full Time, Part Time

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.