What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE position at Whittier City School District?
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The Special Education Instructional Aide is under general supervision, to provide student support through a variety of follow-up instructional and/or behavior modification activities; to provide medical/physical assistance to assigned students; to assist in the conduct of training and behavior modification activities with children experiencing special learning and/or behavior needs; and to do other related work as required. Position dependent on student needs and/or attendance
Requirements
Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics of severely handicapped children
Behavior management, strategies and techniques and a variety of reinforcement methods and strategies. Basic first aid and emergency treatment procedures Passing score on the District's Instructional Aide Proficiency Exam, or AA/AS Degree or completion of 48 semester college units; proof of high school graduation or with high school proficiency. Bilingual (Spanish) desirable
Essential Duties
Assists instructional personnel in the implementation of students' individual educational plans
Tutors individuals and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction Performs routine first aid, which may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory disorders Observes and monitors children with physical handicapping conditions and requests appropriate assistance for pupil experiencing physical distress Provides a variety of skill building activities with children who experience language and hearing disorders Monitors and assists students with special learning needs in drill, practice and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of lessons by instructional personnel Directs students into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors Assists in the behavior management of acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques Assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instructional level of children with special needs Maintains a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and medical information Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media, and computer-assisted instruction equipment and software programs Monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive environment May participate in parent conferences and pupil instruction and planning processes
Qualifications
Knowledge of
Demonstrate an empathetic, patient and receptive attitude with students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting specialized needs Appropriately manage student behavior and guide students toward more acceptable social behaviors Interpret, understand and follow specific student educational plans and courses of study Communicate satisfactorily in oral and written form Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of an educational environment Understand and carry out oral and written directions Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work involves sitting little of the time, and may involve running, walking or standing for brief periods. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application/Letter of interest, resumé and proof of college units, AA or AS degree (transcripts) must be submitted by the deadline to: Alexis Norman, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Whittier City School District. Arrangements for District's Instructional Aide Proficiency Exam must be made prior to closing date, by contacting Human Resources.
YOUR APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE MET.
Whittier City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants shall be accorded equality of consideration without discrimination on the basis of the applicant's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please submit all requested documents by the deadline. Application and Letter of interest/intent, passing of the Aide Proficiency Exam or proof of 48-semester college units with high school graduation (minimum proof), three letters of recommendation and resume containing references. If an Instructional Aide Proficiency exam is requested in lieu of the 48 semester college units minimum requirement please contact Maria (562) 789-3005 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date. TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA must be submitted by the deadline to attention of Alexis Norman, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.
Paraprofessionals who assist in classroom instruction must meet the minimum requirements of • Pass the Aide Proficiency Exam, or AA/AS Degree or completion of 48 semester college level units with high school graduation/GED
Please submit all requested documents by the deadline. Application and Letter of interest/intent, passing of the Aide Proficiency Exam or proof of 48-semester college units with high school graduation (minimum proof), three letters of recommendation and resume containing references. If an Instructional Aide Proficiency exam is requested in lieu of the 48 semester college units minimum requirement please contact Maria (562) 789-3005 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date. TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA must be submitted by the deadline to attention of Alexis Norman, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.
Paraprofessionals who assist in classroom instruction must meet the minimum requirements of • Pass the Aide Proficiency Exam, or AA/AS Degree or completion of 48 semester college level units with high school graduation/GED
Please follow application procedure of job description precisely. All documents requested must be submitted by the closing date to the attention of Dr. Alexis Norman, Asst. Supt., Human Resources. Please contact Maria (562) 789-3005 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date. $400/year annual stipend with proof of Bachelors degree or better YOUR APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE MET.
Comments and Other Information
Please follow application procedure of job description precisely. All documents requested must be submitted by the closing date to the attention of Dr. Alexis Norman, Asst. Supt., Human Resources. Please contact Maria (562) 789-3005 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date. $400/year annual stipend with proof of Bachelors degree or better YOUR APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE MET.
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The Special Education Instructional Aide is under general supervision, to provide student support through a variety of follow-up instructional and/or behavior modification activities; to provide medical/physical assistance to assigned students; to assist in the conduct of training and behavior modification activities with children experiencing special learning and/or behavior needs; and to do other related work as required. Position dependent on student needs and/or attendance
Requirements
Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics of severely handicapped children
Behavior management, strategies and techniques and a variety of reinforcement methods and strategies. Basic first aid and emergency treatment procedures Passing score on the District's Instructional Aide Proficiency Exam, or AA/AS Degree or completion of 48 semester college units; proof of high school graduation or with high school proficiency. Bilingual (Spanish) desirable
Essential Duties
Assists instructional personnel in the implementation of students' individual educational plans
Tutors individuals and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction Performs routine first aid, which may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory disorders Observes and monitors children with physical handicapping conditions and requests appropriate assistance for pupil experiencing physical distress Provides a variety of skill building activities with children who experience language and hearing disorders Monitors and assists students with special learning needs in drill, practice and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of lessons by instructional personnel Directs students into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors Assists in the behavior management of acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques Assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instructional level of children with special needs Maintains a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and medical information Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media, and computer-assisted instruction equipment and software programs Monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive environment May participate in parent conferences and pupil instruction and planning processes
Qualifications
Knowledge of
- Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar
- Basic arithmetical concepts
- Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures
Demonstrate an empathetic, patient and receptive attitude with students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting specialized needs Appropriately manage student behavior and guide students toward more acceptable social behaviors Interpret, understand and follow specific student educational plans and courses of study Communicate satisfactorily in oral and written form Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of an educational environment Understand and carry out oral and written directions Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work involves sitting little of the time, and may involve running, walking or standing for brief periods. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application/Letter of interest, resumé and proof of college units, AA or AS degree (transcripts) must be submitted by the deadline to: Alexis Norman, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Whittier City School District. Arrangements for District's Instructional Aide Proficiency Exam must be made prior to closing date, by contacting Human Resources.
YOUR APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE MET.
Whittier City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants shall be accorded equality of consideration without discrimination on the basis of the applicant's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please submit all requested documents by the deadline. Application and Letter of interest/intent, passing of the Aide Proficiency Exam or proof of 48-semester college units with high school graduation (minimum proof), three letters of recommendation and resume containing references. If an Instructional Aide Proficiency exam is requested in lieu of the 48 semester college units minimum requirement please contact Maria (562) 789-3005 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date. TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA must be submitted by the deadline to attention of Alexis Norman, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.
Paraprofessionals who assist in classroom instruction must meet the minimum requirements of • Pass the Aide Proficiency Exam, or AA/AS Degree or completion of 48 semester college level units with high school graduation/GED
- Other (College Transcripts for 48 semester college units or pass Districts Aide Proficiency Exam)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Minimum of HS graduation/GED and 48 units)
- Resume (Resume must include references)
Please submit all requested documents by the deadline. Application and Letter of interest/intent, passing of the Aide Proficiency Exam or proof of 48-semester college units with high school graduation (minimum proof), three letters of recommendation and resume containing references. If an Instructional Aide Proficiency exam is requested in lieu of the 48 semester college units minimum requirement please contact Maria (562) 789-3005 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date. TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA must be submitted by the deadline to attention of Alexis Norman, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.
Paraprofessionals who assist in classroom instruction must meet the minimum requirements of • Pass the Aide Proficiency Exam, or AA/AS Degree or completion of 48 semester college level units with high school graduation/GED
- Other (College Transcripts for 48 semester college units or pass Districts Aide Proficiency Exam)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Minimum of HS graduation/GED and 48 units)
- Resume (Resume must include references)
Please follow application procedure of job description precisely. All documents requested must be submitted by the closing date to the attention of Dr. Alexis Norman, Asst. Supt., Human Resources. Please contact Maria (562) 789-3005 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date. $400/year annual stipend with proof of Bachelors degree or better YOUR APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE MET.
Comments and Other Information
Please follow application procedure of job description precisely. All documents requested must be submitted by the closing date to the attention of Dr. Alexis Norman, Asst. Supt., Human Resources. Please contact Maria (562) 789-3005 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date. $400/year annual stipend with proof of Bachelors degree or better YOUR APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE MET.
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