Substitute Instructional Assistant(s) On Call No Benefits

Job Summary

DEFINITION: To assist credentialed personnel, helping in education-related activities and with routine clerical duties, in a classroom, or another setting, for students requiring special services. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from a principal and technical and functional supervision from a teacher or other credentialed personnel.

Job Description / Essential Elements

DEFINITION

To assist credentialed personnel, helping in education related activities and with routine clerical duties in a classroom or other setting for severely handicapped students requiring special services.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Received general supervision from a principal and technical and functional supervision from a teacher or other credentialed personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – May include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assists in developing daily schedules for service of students.
2. Works with small groups of students in learning activities, assisting individuals as needed.
3. Leads, supervises or participates in planned physical education activities with groups of students.
4. Uses appropriate behavior management techniques.
5. Works with students on the playground, in the cafeteria and in the bus area.
6. Secures and projects audio visual aids.
7. Assists in the development and production of instructional materials.
8. Collects and distributes instructional materials.
9. Participates in planning, developing and implementing programs of individualized instruction for each student.
10. Consults with staff on student progress and behavior.
11. Attends required in-service training sessions or workshops.
12. Assists students with physical disabilities and attends to their physical needs as necessary.
13. Performs duties, which require lifting, stooping and bending.
14. Assists students working on individualized programs in speech development, physical and orthopedic training, vision, orientation/mobility, behavior, personal needs, vocational training, and cognitive and emotional skills.
15. Assists with the data collection and evaluation of student skills and progress.
16. Assists students with the development of self-help skills such as toilet training, eating, grooming, shopping, etc.
17. Makes community visits with students, sometimes independently, as required in the I.E.P.
18. Assists students in general education inclusion activities.
19. Adapts and modifies curriculum.
20. Transports students as necessary.
21. Operates, instructs and assists students in the use of appliances and equipment used in vocational education programs.
22. Records pertinent information and maintains student files.
23. Performs clerical tasks and operates office equipment.
24. Administers various medical procedures to students after receiving proper instruction when necessary.
25. Implements individual behavior support plans when working with students requiring them.
26. Performs related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Successful completion of the Fort Bragg Unified School District proficiency test consistent with E.C. Section 45344.5

Knowledge of:

1. Basic methods of instruction, including adapting/modifying curriculum.
2. Specialized needs of severely handicapped students, including physical, emotional and behavioral
3. Behavior modification techniques
4. Specialized techniques per mandatory trainings
5. First Aid and safety practices, including universal precautions

Ability to:

1. Direct the activities of and supervise students
2. Follow written and oral instructions
3. Assist in the physical care of students
4. Work with severely handicapped students
5. Maintain confidence and trust of students
6. Assess student needs and progress and explain to those concerned with student development
7. Work independently
8. Understand and carry out directions
9. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
10. Learn to operate computers, specialized audio-visual, and other school equipment
11. Maintain confidentiality
12. Work and communicate effectively with students, teachers and other staff members
13. Learn required medical procedures
14. Help with toileting, and safe clean up of excrement and other bodily discharge
15. Obtain CPR and First Aid training and certification

Experience and Training

Any combination of experience and training, which would indicate possession of the above skills and abilities.

Special Requirements

Some positions in this class may require possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to exert 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
2. Ability to stoop, climb, stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor, physical mobility and stamina to participate in activities which may be strenuous.
3. Ability to run after a child.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Board Adopted: April 27, 1989

Rev. Board Approved: October 11, 2001

Rev. Board Approved: October 14, 2010

CSEA Committee Review: November 16, 2016

CSEA Chapter Approval: April 4, 2017

FBUSD Board Approval: April 25, 2017

Requirements / Qualifications

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – May include but are not limited to, the following: Assists in developing daily schedules for service of students. Works with small groups of students in learning activities, assisting individuals as needed. Uses appropriate behavior management techniques. Administers and corrects prepared tests. Records students’ attendance and grades. Secures and projects audio-visual aids. Collects and distributes instructional materials. Participates in planning and developing programs of individualized instruction for each student. Consults and distributes instructional materials. Attends required in-service training sessions or workshops. Assists students with physical disabilities and attends to their physical needs as necessary. Performs duties, which require lifting, stooping, and bending. Assists with the evaluation of student skills and progress. Records pertinent information and maintains student files. Performs clerical tasks and operate office equipment. Performs yard duty and supervision of students as necessary. Performs related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - High School diploma or equivalent Successful completion of the Fort Bragg Unified School District proficiency test consistent with E.C. Section 45344.5 or possess an AA/AS degree or higher for test exemption.

Knowledge of: Basic methods of instruction Specialized needs of emotionally disturbed, learning handicapped, at-risk students as assigned. Behavior modification techniques, including universal precautions. Physical, emotional, and behavioral concerns of assigned students. First Aid and safety practices, including universal precautions. JOB DESCRIPTION – INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, SPECIAL SERVICES. (Special Ed., non-SH, and other specialized positions, i.e., Universal Access and SFA Tutors, etc. Ability to: Direct the activities of and supervise students. Follow written and oral instructions. Maintain confidence and trust of students. Assess student needs and progress and explain to those concerned with student development. Work independently. Understand and carry out directions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Learn to operate computers, specialized audio-visual, and other school equipment. Maintain confidentiality. Work and communicate effectively with students, teachers, and other staff members.

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Experience and Training: Any combination of experience and training which would indicate possession of the above skills and abilities.
Special Requirements: Some positions in this class may require possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Physical Requirements: Ability to exert 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to stoop, climb, stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor, physical mobility, and stamina to participate in activities that may be strenuous. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Being approved for employment following a fingerprint background check and TB testing does not constitute a guarantee of work, only eligibility to work when additional staff is needed, i.e. during the time another employee is absent or for special events. Prior experience desired but not required. Applicants must be available to work at least some portion of each week, Monday through Friday. New employee substitute packet and I-9 eligibility are completed prior to employment. Not limited to. Please ask for a full job description. Payroll - Paid monthly on the 10th. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Tentative Assignments may vary depending on school needs. Instructional Aides are often needed with classifications from Classroom Assistants to Classroom Assistants Special Services Mild/Mod to Mod/Severe. If you have questions please call (707) 961-3502. Applications should state qualification (i.e. exam verification or copies of transcripts). If you do not meet the qualifications but would like to take the Paraprofessional exam to become qualified, please call 707/961-3502 to schedule an appointment.