911 Dispatcher-Lateral Hire

About the role

Under the general supervision of an administrator, the Instructional Assistant–Special Education will provide assistance in Special Day Class Mild/Moderate (SDC M/M), Resource Specialist, or instructing students individually and/or in groups according to state standards, classroom objectives, and the individualized education program (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Work with students with special needs in all educational settings individually and/or in groups to provide instructional support (may assist with functional skills such as bathroom routines and community-based/vocational instruction) according to state standards, classroom objectives, and the IEP.
• Assist in the preparation, accommodation, modification, and implementation of lesson plans/instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of classroom management plans.
• Assist in monitoring the safety of students in various educational settings.
• Communicate student progress to designated service providers.
• Help students with personal hygiene, self-reliance, and academic/behavioral approach.
• Assist students in using computer applications and related assistive technology.
• Assist students to and from school bus and/or other transportation and with transitions within the school schedule.
• Attend trainings, workshops, and staff development meetings as required.
• Complete reports and records, such as accident and incident reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and completed 48 units at an institution of higher learning; or obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree; or must pass the District’s Instructional Assistant written examination demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness.
• At least one hundred (100) contact hours paid or voluntary experience working with individuals with special needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
  • Basic instructional techniques and methods.
  • State standards specific to grade level(s) assigned.
  • Establishing rapport with and gaining confidence of students with special needs.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Oral and written communication skills; correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  • Basic computer applications (e.g., data entry).
  • Personal hygiene practices; health and safety regulations.
• Ability to:
  • Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity toward students and their individual differences in terms of abilities, cultures, and languages.
  • Assist in the instruction of state standards, classroom management, and behavior support plans.
  • Use basic computer applications and assistive technology.
  • Interact successfully with students, parents, instructional personnel, and community agency representatives.
  • Recognize and report safety hazards.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student records or other sensitive and privileged information in accordance with district, state, and federal mandates and other specified legal requirements or policies.
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written English with correct usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.