What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Special Education - Moderate/Severe - 6 hours - Wescove Elementary School position at West Covina Unified?
Must pass Instructional Assistant examination : Exam will be administered on February 18, 2025 at 9 : 00am at our district office located at 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina 91790. Please be prompt, late arrivals will not be admitted.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES : Under the direction of assigned administrator, assist certificated teachers or specialists in performing a wide variety of services associated with the special education instructional program in the classroom and other locations in the school. Instructional assistants in this assignment spend the major portion of their time working independently with pupils in small groups, tutoring on a one-to-one basis, assisting in the physical care of the students, and assisting students with personal hygiene and self-help skills.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and at least one year of experience in working with students with disabilities in an organized setting. Must demonstrate proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills by passing the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency examination. Copy of High School Diploma required / or college transcripts.
Applicants must apply on www.edjoin.org and attach all requested document to your online application. To attach the necessary documents, you must select the "Upload New File" button on Page 6 and 7 and follow the subsequent instructions.
Comments and Other Information
Upon being recommended for employment and prior to formal Board of Education approval, the following pre-employment steps must be completed as required by District policy and State and Federal law :
- A Mantoux Tuberculin Test within 60 days of hire date
- Drug Screening by District approved facility
- Fingerprint Clearance
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Certification
- Injury and Illness Prevention Program
- School Bullying Certification
- Anti Harassment Training
- Cybersecurity Overview
- Email and Messaging Training
Valid CPR and First Aid card within 6 months after employment
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT TITLE II, CCR TITLE 5, TITLE IX, AND SECTION 504
The West Covina Unified School District (WCUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The WCUSD shall be
free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and / or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and / or association with
a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, immigration status,
political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal
nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
The District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any of the activities and programs available and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America or other
designated youth groups. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic
activities, and sports. Transgender students shall be permitted to participate in gender segregated school programs and activities and to use facilities consistent with their
gender identity. The District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs.
Copies of WCUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection are available on the
WCUSD website. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the District's designated compliance coordinators.
Title II, CCR Title 5, and Title IX Coordinator :
Michael F. Seaman, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
626) 939-4600, ext. 1102 or mseaman@wcusd.org
Section 504 Coordinator :
Devon Rose, Ed.D., Director of Student Services
1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
626) 939-4600, ext. 1207 or devon.rose@wcusd.org
