Substitute Instructional Assistant (SYS-SERIES)

Terms of Employment: As Needed Basis, 5.75 hours or 6 hours/day. Anywhere between 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Positions allocated to this class are assigned to assist a teacher, or specialist in providing academic, social and community based instruction and assistance to individuals or small groups of students with a wide range of significant disabilities including autism and/or intellectual disabilities. This position performs special duties relative to the needs of each special education student in addition to performing the regular duties typical of the Substitute Instructional Assistant (Classroom). This position serves as a Substitute Instructional Assistant to teachers. Full responsibility for appropriate instruction, training, curriculum materials and evaluation procedures remain with the teacher.

Description

Under the direction of an administrator, and general direction of a classroom teacher and specialist, positions allocated to this class are assigned to assist a teacher or specialists providing academic, social and community based instruction and assistance to individuals or small groups of students with a wide range of significant disabilities including autism and/or intellectual disabilities. 

Some positions may perform special duties relative to the individualized needs of the special education student, in addition to performing the regular duties of the Instructional Assistant in the classroom. 

Full responsibility for appropriate instruction, training, curriculum materials and evaluation procedures remain with the teacher. 

Incumbents assigned to the Behavior Support classification would be assigned to students who are demonstrating severe behaviors as a result of their emotional disturbance, ASD; or intellectual disabilities.

Definition/Essential Duties

Below is a basic summary of all open Instructional Assistant positions. Click on the link provided below the summary for a full job description: 

Instructional Assistant - Specialized Academic Instruction: Observes and supports behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; provides support for students who are fully included in regular education classes. Note: Some positions in this classification may require bilingual skills. 

Job Description: Instructional Assistant-Specialized Academic Instruction 
Job Description: Instructional Assistant-Specialized Academic Instruction/Bilingual 

Instructional Assistant - Behavior Support: Applies behavior management and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques which are evidence-based for students exhibiting aggressive behaviors due to their emotional disturbance, ASD, or intellectual disabilities; implements supportive interventions designed to compliment the student's Behavior Support Plan (BSP). 
Job Description: Instructional Assistant-Behavior Support 

Instructional Assistant - Adult Transition: Provides specific job training and work site job coaching; acts as a liaison between adult students and work sites in the community. 
Job Description: Instructional Assistant-Adult Transition 

Instructional Assistant - Special Abilities: Assists in providing instructional support to individual students and/or small groups with significant disabilities including autism and/or intellectual disabilities in a variety of areas. 
Job Description: Instructional Assistant-Special Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Refer to the individual job description links in this posting for a full description of the minimum qualifications.

Employment Standards

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Consistent with No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification must meet the following standards: The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following: 1. Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; Or 2. Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree; Or 3. Meeting a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics. EXPERIENCE: Refer to job descriptions LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid CPR/First Aid certificate and any other certifications pertaining to this position at time of application and throughout employment. (PLEASE NOTE: ONLINE-ONLY CERTIFICATES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE)