Instructional Assistants III

About the Employer

The Carpinteria Unified School District, in partnership with the community and parents, believes that all students can learn and are capable of being successful in our diverse society. We are committed to providing a quality educational program in a caring, positive environment which promotes self-esteem and mutual respect. This will provide our students the necessary skills to be responsible citizens, to lead to happy, productive lives and to meet the exciting challenges of the 21st century.

Job Summary

Carpinteria Unified School District is hiring Instructional Assistants (Paraprofessionals) to work with our Special Education population at our school campuses.

The hours for the shift will be set by the site administrator, but will generally follow the school day schedule, Monday through Friday.

Job Description / Essential Elements :

• The Instructional Assistant (IA) III is the 3rd level in a career path for instructional support to teachers. IA III's are typically found in the areas such as labs, cued speech translation, or special day classes for our Special Education children with varying needs.
• An IA III will work on an in-depth basis with small groups and / or individual students on special subjects and exercises, and / or with special needs (including severely disabled) to execute individual lesson plans and strategies for maximizing learning experiences.
• Prepares and may develop age / grade appropriate instructional aids and exercises to support the curriculum being taught.
• May assist special program administrators and / or teaching staff with preparation and presentation of in-service training sessions. Assist in organizing meetings, participate in meetings to share information about program to which assigned.
• Confers with teachers, specialists, and parents to develop and evaluate individual and group educational goals and objectives. Assist with implementation of special programs.
• Administers assessment instruments (spelling tests etc.) scores objective tests and written papers, and keeps appropriate records for teachers, including those on computerized student information and grading systems.
• Assists in training other instructional support specialists and other school personnel to administer, score, and record achievement and diagnostic tests required by the program. Assists in reclassifying students according to proficiency.
• Monitors classroom activities when a teacher is absent from the classroom. Accompanies students going from one location to another. Observes, monitors, and controls behavior of students within approved procedures.
• Develops and uses incentives as positive reinforcement. Exercises constant supervision of children. Assesses the need for, and uses appropriate discipline in accordance with grade level and student's ability to understand discipline.
• Reports student academic and behavior progress and performance to teachers. Documents student progress by correcting assignments, administering and scoring criterion referenced tests, recording and charting test scores and curriculum-based measurements in reading.
• Confers, as needed with teachers, resource staff, and other school personnel concerning programs and materials to meet student needs. Alerts teacher to any special problems or information concerning students in assigned program. Arranges and participates in parent conferences.
• Assists special program administrative staff with the preparation and presentation of in-service training sessions. Assists in organizing meetings, participate in meetings to share information about program to which assigned.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of files and records for classroom or assigned program.
• Provides clerical and technical assistance to teachers such as researching and ordering books and school supplies, maintaining a workroom inventory.
• Reviews teachers' schedules and initiates requests for equipment and resource materials to support curriculum. Sets up and operates audiovisual equipment, computers, and other equipment to assist and enhance instructional programs.
• Assists with loading and unloading of students onto buses. Supervises lunches and snacks. Assures safety of students following health and safety rules.
• When working with severely disabled, may be required to assist students with certain feeding, medical, and hygiene functions including toileting and restroom assistance.

Position requires the ability to perform in an indoors and outdoors environment.

Requires near visual acuity to read and write printed materials and computer screens. Requires hearing and speech ability for ordinary and telephonic conversation, to speak to groups, and to hear sound prompts from equipment. Requires ambulatory ability to move about office, classroom / laboratory, and school grounds, to tutor, assist with presentations, and reach work materials. Requires sufficient manual and finger dexterity to demonstrate teaching aids, to point out important words / figures to students, and to operate personal computers. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and move supplies, fixtures, wheelchairs, etc., of light-to medium weight (under 50 pounds) on a regular basis, and heavy weight (under 75 lbs.) without labor saving equipment on an intermittent basis.

This position requires the equivalent of a high school diploma; minimum of 1 year of experience working with students or childcare is preferred.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

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The Governing Board prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against district employees or other persons who complain, testify or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation (BP 4119.11).