SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I, II, III

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : Experience : Some instructional assistant experience is desirable. Education / Training : Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

This position requires applicants to meet academic proficiency requirements in ONE of the following ways :

• Completed two years or more of college units (48+ units); OR
• Received an AA degree or higher; OR
• Successfully complete our academic proficiency exam (reading, language arts, math).

Licenses / Certifications :

If you are attempting to satisfy the academic proficiency requirement,    official  college transcripts must be attached to the application to validate the degree awarded or completion of 48+ college units. If official transcripts are not attached to the application, you will be required to take and pass the academic proficiency assessment in addition to the job-specific examination for this position.

Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the .

Employment Standards

Application Filing Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. All communication regarding this recruitment will be sent electronically by email.

Work Schedule :

This position typically works part-time, 5.75 hours per day, and observes the student calendar. There is potential for more hours in accordance with employee seniority standing and position availability. Examination

The examination component consists of a qualifying multiple-choice exam and structured oral interview exam. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exams and are notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance. (example guide only)

After the exam procedure concludes for this recruitment, an eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. When eligibility lists include open and promotional lists of qualified persons through competitive examination, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated in this bulletin.

Salary

The initial salary rate for a new employee is at the first step of the appropriate salary schedule for the position.The probationary period is 130 work days (not counting sick, industrial accident). Upon becoming permanent, a one-step salary advance shall be granted with future annual advances up to the fifth step of the salary schedule.

Working Conditions

Indoor / outdoor environment. Exposure to temperature swings in climate-controlled indoor environments and outdoor environments when walking between buildings or to vehicle and offices; potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens; exposure to various noises form classrooms, office equipment / machines, students and employees.

Physical Demands 20 lb. lifting / carrying weight requirement Some sitting, walking and standing for extended periods of time; bending; stooping; pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting; see and hear in normal visual and audio range with or without correction.