Instructional Assistant II - Special Education

About The Job

OPEN/CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT
ELIGIBILITY LISTS WILL BE GOOD FOR SIX (6) MONTHS
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT
The examination process will be held on a continuous, as needed basis.
You will be notified, as indicated on your application, regarding the exam dates, times, and locations.

SALARY

All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($25.66).
Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($29.76).

Job Summary

This eligibility list will be used to fill substitute and regular assignments (substitute salary is $22.39 per hour).
Persons in these positions work 3.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, during the school session.
Full-time assignments (6 hours per day) are typically filled by current IA II’s in part-time assignments.
Under the general supervision of a certificated teacher or administrator, assists students with mild, moderate, or severe disabilities in meeting their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives;
and performs related work as required.

Essential Duties

• Assists teachers in assigned features of the Individual Education Program (IEP) for students with a wide range of disabilities.
• Affords assistance in preparing classroom and materials for use by students including assistive technology and other technology used in the classroom.
• Reads to students and organizes indoor games.
• Affords instructional support as directed by teacher to individuals or small groups.
• Affords assistance in providing transportation to students on field trips and to community-based activities.
• Affords assistance with washing, toileting, and other personal care activities.
• Monitors and logs student medical information, as appropriate.
• Serves meals to students as part of the instructional program.
• Serves as a supervisor for playground activities.
• Affords assistance in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment.
• Might work with students who exhibit behaviors such as verbal outbursts, hitting, throwing, running, pushing, and kicking.
• Might utilize approved district restraint training to assist with restraining students as appropriate.
• Discusses students' behavior and progress with supervising certificated staff and professional support personnel.
• Affords assistance in gathering data on student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

Employment Standards

• Education and Experience: High school diploma and some experience in working with young people are required.
  An associate's degree and some experience working with students or other individuals with disabilities are highly desirable.
• Certification: Employees in some positions may be required to obtain a valid First Aid Certificate, including CPR training.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic mathematics.
• Requirements for the physical care of students with disabilities.
• Brief teaching techniques and methods.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Appropriate hygiene standards.
• Health and safety regulations as related to the position.

Selection Procedures

• Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications.
• The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process.
• The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams.

Outside and District Candidates

• Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.

Veteran's Credit

• Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296.
• Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296.

Hiring Procedures

• Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications.
• The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission.
• All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.

Examination for Tuberculosis

• Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.

Fingerprinting

• All new employees will be fingerprinted.

Benefits

• All classified employees receive the following benefits:
• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage
• All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for the employee and family
• Life Insurance for the employee
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

Equal Opportunity/Merit System Employer

• Garden Grove Unified School District offers a tremendous benefit package that includes:
• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage
• All regular employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for the employee and family
• Life Insurance for the employees
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)