What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Assistant (Part - Time) - Excel position at Independent School District of Boise City?
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Note: Due to the urgency to fill positions for the current school year jobs may close before the noted date.
Excel - Students with emotional and behavioral disabilities receive instruction in a setting outside of the general education classroom and/or are provided special education supports within general education classrooms, as appropriate. Specialized instruction in academic, social and behavioral skills is provided on an individual and small-group basis. Students assigned to these classrooms are included into general education classes as appropriate. These classrooms typically have 10-12 students and one to two classroom assistants.
Once hired, you may be reassigned to another special education classroom or location depending on District need.
New-to-District Classified employees may be eligible to receive credit for up to two years’ worth of credit for movement (steps) on the Classified Salary Schedule based on relevant prior work experience. Please complete the top portion of this form and provide it to your previous employer for completion. To qualify, newly hired employees must provide this form, completed by your former employer(s), to Human Resources no later than the date of their fingerprinting and appointment.
For District Employees:
1.Login to your WorkSpace
2.Complete the In-District Transfer Application
3.Add this Job Number to your Transfer Application under the Employment Openings section
4.Submit application
For Outside Applicants:
Please refer to our How to Apply for Classified Positions web page for detailed information.
Application Video: Classified - for outside applicants
Application Video: Transfer - current employees
Note: Substitutes and student teachers are not eligible for the transfer application.
Please be advised that accepting full-time employment may affect any subsidy for health insurance purchased through the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange.
Index: 01/E/02 ($17.95/hour) to 01/E/04 ($19.41/hour) depending on verified experience for NEW to District Employees
Transferring employees or former District employees hired into this role will be placed on the "E" letter grade of the Classified Salary Schedule, but the initial step placement will vary based on a variety of factors.
Classified Salary Schedule
Benefits Information:
For positions that qualify, the District offers a benefit package that is valued at more than $10,000 annually. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERSI) and are provided to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract.
Please see our Benefits Brochure It All Adds Up!
- Must be able to travel to all elementary and secondary locations.
- Graduation from high school, 48 college credit hours, OR Associates degree or higher (transcripts or copy of degree will be required upon hire), OR successful completion of the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Exam (this exam may be taken after offer of employment has been extended, however, must be successfully completed prior to beginning employment).
- Classroom or other instructional experience is preferred.
- Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to assist students with physical and personal care needs including toileting, feeding, transferring, pushing, and to lift, move or reposition objects or students that may weigh up to 50 pounds.
- Demonstrate patience in working with students of varying abilities and disabilities;
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare and implement curriculum modifications;
Prepare and maintain records and documentation;
Work effectively with students of varied backgrounds and abilities;
Maintain student and district confidentiality;
Operate classroom instructional equipment, standard office equipment, and a personal computer using programs appropriate to assigned duties;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, staff members, and other district personnel;
Application Requirements:
A completed online application with the chosen job must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date shown. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. Upon hire, applicants are required to clear a criminal justice fingerprint and background check. Employment for this position is “at will”. Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause (which shall be defined as any reason which is not “arbitrary and capricious”, and which does not violate public policy) and with or without notice, at any time. As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…”
Positions may or may not be filled, depending upon district need.
Salary : $10,000
