Culver City Unified
Instructional Assistant - Special Education IIA
Culver City Unified, Culver City, California, United States, 90232
About the Employer
CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A's: Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts. Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try.
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated special education instructional program; perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management and classroom instruction of special education students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Summary of Duties: Under supervision, works with identified special education students in Special Day Class (SDC), Resource Specialist Programs (RSP) or regular classrooms in small groups and/or on an individual basis to provide instructional, reinforcement and follow up support in learning activities; assists in the preparation, modification, and implementation of lesson plans, instructional materials and learning aids as directed by the teacher. Confers with teachers concerning student progress and to determine programs, activities and materials to meet individual needs of special education students and, as directed by the teacher, arranges for Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings with parents; prepares and maintains student files and records as necessary, including confidential records and medical information. May make minor adjustments on special equipment, such as wheel chairs, crutches, braces, standing tables and gurneys; may obtain food from school cafeteria or kitchens, serve food and feed students or help them feed themselves. May assist students with toileting, diapering and personal hygiene. May be required to administer medication and perform simple medical procedures under the direction of the nurse and with prior training by the nurse; performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and experience: equivalent to graduation from high school, plus complete two years of higher education study or obtain an Associate's degree or higher*; good general background and work experience, including one year of paid or volunteer experience working with children requiring a more specialized learning environment.
Knowledge of: basic needs and behavior of children and adolescents; concepts of child growth and developmental behavioral characteristics; student behavior management strategies and techniques; appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; and basic arithmetical concepts.
Ability to: demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students who exhibit physical and learning needs of a specialized nature; communicate effectively in oral and written form; learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures; perform routine clerical tasks; and understand and carry out oral and written directions; and perform related duties as required.
Physical Requirements: Ability to safely lift, carry, push and/or pull weights up to 120 pounds with lifting devices, lifting belts or other accommodations; ability to frequently bend at the waist and knees, kneel and squat; ability to walk, stand and sit for extended periods at a time; ability to reach above the shoulders.
Other Requirements: Incumbents during the probationary period are required to obtain and to subsequently maintain a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency and provide proof of certification to the Office of Human Resources.
Requirements / Qualifications
Copy of Transcript (Reflecting 48 units or more, including a math and an English class. Units need to be passed with a grade of C or higher.Unofficial are excepted, original/sealed transcripts will be requested if selected for position.)
Comments and Other Information
Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
The Culver City Unified School District, an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A's: Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts. Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try.
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated special education instructional program; perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management and classroom instruction of special education students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Summary of Duties: Under supervision, works with identified special education students in Special Day Class (SDC), Resource Specialist Programs (RSP) or regular classrooms in small groups and/or on an individual basis to provide instructional, reinforcement and follow up support in learning activities; assists in the preparation, modification, and implementation of lesson plans, instructional materials and learning aids as directed by the teacher. Confers with teachers concerning student progress and to determine programs, activities and materials to meet individual needs of special education students and, as directed by the teacher, arranges for Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings with parents; prepares and maintains student files and records as necessary, including confidential records and medical information. May make minor adjustments on special equipment, such as wheel chairs, crutches, braces, standing tables and gurneys; may obtain food from school cafeteria or kitchens, serve food and feed students or help them feed themselves. May assist students with toileting, diapering and personal hygiene. May be required to administer medication and perform simple medical procedures under the direction of the nurse and with prior training by the nurse; performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and experience: equivalent to graduation from high school, plus complete two years of higher education study or obtain an Associate's degree or higher*; good general background and work experience, including one year of paid or volunteer experience working with children requiring a more specialized learning environment.
Knowledge of: basic needs and behavior of children and adolescents; concepts of child growth and developmental behavioral characteristics; student behavior management strategies and techniques; appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; and basic arithmetical concepts.
Ability to: demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students who exhibit physical and learning needs of a specialized nature; communicate effectively in oral and written form; learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures; perform routine clerical tasks; and understand and carry out oral and written directions; and perform related duties as required.
Physical Requirements: Ability to safely lift, carry, push and/or pull weights up to 120 pounds with lifting devices, lifting belts or other accommodations; ability to frequently bend at the waist and knees, kneel and squat; ability to walk, stand and sit for extended periods at a time; ability to reach above the shoulders.
Other Requirements: Incumbents during the probationary period are required to obtain and to subsequently maintain a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency and provide proof of certification to the Office of Human Resources.
Requirements / Qualifications
Copy of Transcript (Reflecting 48 units or more, including a math and an English class. Units need to be passed with a grade of C or higher.Unofficial are excepted, original/sealed transcripts will be requested if selected for position.)
Comments and Other Information
Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
The Culver City Unified School District, an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, practices, or programs.