What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Instructional Aide, Autism Support and Moderate/Severe position at Santa Cruz County Office of Education?
Job Summary
Instructional Aide, Autism Support : Assist a certificated Special Education Teacher experienced in Autism, PDD, and other severe neurological disorders, and the general supervision of the Special Education Sr. Director or designee, administers tutoring and support services to students in a classroom setting in acquiring learning, behavior and social skills. Goals are established by the collaborative educational team and the student's individualized educational plans (IEP / IFSP). This class is distinguished from other classes in the Instructional family by being assigned to work with students in the SCCOE collaborative partnership for students with autism.
Instructional Aide, Moderate / Severe : Assist certificated teacher in the instruction, supervision and / or care of assigned students in the Special Education program; to maintain a safe and effective learning environment; and to perform a variety of instructional and clerical functions in support of assigned classroom activities and programs.
This is a 10-month position in which the employee will report from August to May while school is in session.
Requirements / Qualifications
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Education and Experience, Moderate / Severe : Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in child development, education or a related field is desirable. Some experience in working with special education students is desirable.
For Instructional Aide, Autism Support : Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in child development, education or a related field is desirable. Some experience working with special education students and / or children with Autism, PDD or other neurological disorders is desirable.
Application Procedures : This is an on-call / temporary position. Applications is will be continuously screened. Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a rsum and proof that you have earned 48 semester or 60 quarter units of higher education to complete the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement to the application material. Alternatively, those who cannot provide proof of higher education units are welcome to take the ESSA exam via Zoom to satisfy the requirement.
If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits : No benefits are offered with this position. On-call / temporary workers do not receive vacation but do receive sick as defined under AB 1522 / SB 616.
