Job Description
Job Summary DUTIES: To provide assistance to certificated staff in the instruction, supervision and training of individuals or groups of students (ages 3 to 22 years) with a variety of special education needs; perform a variety of instructional services within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures; provide a range of instructional training experiences in a variety of educational environments which may include specific classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, the community and/or other instructional facilities, and to perform related duties as assigned. Incumbent works closely with the teacher and follows detailed instruction and/or established practices and procedures. Uses judgment and initiative in performing jobs and works with students with severe medical and physical disabilities or behavior disorders. Incumbent in this job class may be assigned to a specific classroom or multiple classrooms; may serve students with any, or combination of, the following conditions: limited- or non- English population, mental retardation, autism, severe physical/medical involvement (i.e., cerebral palsy, seizure disorders), communication disorders (including non-verbal); hearing/vision impairment, learning disorders, emotional disturbances, behavior disorders.
Requirements / Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of: General classroom procedures and equipment; Pertinent academic areas and learning situations; Indoor/outdoor recreational activities suitable for handicapped students; Standard English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Standard office tech, incl. computers; Safe work practices; proper lifting techniques.
- Ability to: Respond promptly to request of internal and external clients; provide them needed information, assistance, training, materials and resources; Communicate effectively in both oral and written form, using standard English correctly; Maintain student and classroom records; Work independently with general guidance as needed; Learn child and/or adolescent development and/or psychology; Learn assistant teaching strategies and behavior and anger management techniques; Work effectively with students during activities which require twisting, pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, climbing, kneeling and other physical activities as needed; Learn basic first aid and CPR.
- Desirable: Knowledge of general needs and behaviors of students with special needs; Knowledge of behavior and anger management techniques. Bilingual.
REQUIRED:
- Fingerprints and TB test required upon initial employment, and post-offer/pre-placement physical.
- Two years of college (48) units, OR A.A. degree (or higher), OR pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting instruction.
Submit an application online at including a resume, three professional/ supervisory references, and any other required documentation per the posting requirements, above. Sonoma Valley Unified School District
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