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Instructional Assistant (SDC)
GovernmentJobs.com, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Instructional Assistant Special Day Class
To assist a special education teacher in providing instruction and assistance to individuals or small groups of students with special learning challenges in a special day classroom (SDC). Bilingual positions in this classification require fluency in a second language. Supervised by the Director of Special Education or Principal of a school site. Technical instruction from a classroom teacher or Resource Specialist. Positions in this classification exercise no supervision. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists teacher in instructing educationally or language handicapped children in a highly structured or therapeutic setting. Independently assists pupils in meeting specific objectives as outlined in the educational prescription. Provides rewards in a behavior modification program. Compiles instructional materials for classroom use. Discusses particular student or instructional problems with teachers. Assists students in learning appropriate social skills. Operates office equipment. Distributes and oversees testing activities as necessary. Assists in grading and correcting papers. Performs a variety of clerical duties such as cutting stencils, keeping attendance records, issuing, collecting and maintaining classroom supplies, and operating audio-visual equipment. Keeps records of supplies and materials used in the classroom. Assists in checking and maintaining machines and equipment used in assigned area of responsibility. Inspects finished products and materials for completeness. Maintains order and cleanliness in the classroom. May require diapering. May perform home visits. Performs job related duties as assigned. High school graduation or the equivalent. Additional specialized training in working with mentally and physically handicapped children is desirable. Additional specialized training in area of assignment or a related field is desirable. -AND- Completion of at least 48 semester units (or 72 quarter units) at the college level, -OR- Possession of an Associate's or higher level degree, -OR- Pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics reading, writing, and mathematics readiness. An appropriate, valid California driver's license.
To assist a special education teacher in providing instruction and assistance to individuals or small groups of students with special learning challenges in a special day classroom (SDC). Bilingual positions in this classification require fluency in a second language. Supervised by the Director of Special Education or Principal of a school site. Technical instruction from a classroom teacher or Resource Specialist. Positions in this classification exercise no supervision. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists teacher in instructing educationally or language handicapped children in a highly structured or therapeutic setting. Independently assists pupils in meeting specific objectives as outlined in the educational prescription. Provides rewards in a behavior modification program. Compiles instructional materials for classroom use. Discusses particular student or instructional problems with teachers. Assists students in learning appropriate social skills. Operates office equipment. Distributes and oversees testing activities as necessary. Assists in grading and correcting papers. Performs a variety of clerical duties such as cutting stencils, keeping attendance records, issuing, collecting and maintaining classroom supplies, and operating audio-visual equipment. Keeps records of supplies and materials used in the classroom. Assists in checking and maintaining machines and equipment used in assigned area of responsibility. Inspects finished products and materials for completeness. Maintains order and cleanliness in the classroom. May require diapering. May perform home visits. Performs job related duties as assigned. High school graduation or the equivalent. Additional specialized training in working with mentally and physically handicapped children is desirable. Additional specialized training in area of assignment or a related field is desirable. -AND- Completion of at least 48 semester units (or 72 quarter units) at the college level, -OR- Possession of an Associate's or higher level degree, -OR- Pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics reading, writing, and mathematics readiness. An appropriate, valid California driver's license.