Elementary Intervention Program Assistant

Application Deadline: November 7, 2023
Work Months: 9.0
Hours:  15 hours a week
Salary: $19.71 - $23.40

About FCUSD
FCUSD is seeking to build a team that is representative of the Folsom Cordova student body and community. Diverse individuals are encouraged to apply. In collaboration with our community, the mission of FCUSD is to ensure all students demonstrate high levels of learning through our commitment to continuous cycles of improvement, transformative social emotional learning, and engaging, culturally responsive instruction.

Job Announcement - Elementary Intervention Program Assistant

Under the direction of a District psychologist, a Primary Intervention Program Assistant assists in providing enhanced learning and social experiences for selected high risk primary students (K-3) and carries out duties aimed at achieving goals established jointly by the District psychologist and the teacher. The work need not be performed in the presence of the psychologist, but the psychologist retains responsibility for instruction. The assistant shall not assign grades to pupils or give out any personal information concerning any pupil to any person other than teachers, administrators, or concerned PIP staff members.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is authorized only in connection with establishment of the Primary Intervention Program and adequate funding. This is a specially funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon availability of funds.
The position requires someone to work with minimal supervision, largely outside of the classroom with individuals and small groups of students. The incumbent will be tolerant of various personalities and accepting of individual differences.
This is an hourly position with a variable schedule not to exceed 15 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test.

Must pass the District’s Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test in reading, math, and per the Federal No Child Left Behind Act. (Adult Education provides testing on Tuesdays andThursdays from 8:30 am. to 1:00 pm, please call 916.294.9106 to schedule a test).  Experience
Experience in supervising and organizing children's activities; experience with students in school settings is desirable but not required; experience in independent work setting requiring minimal direction is highly desirable, but not required.
Education
Equivalent to the completion of high school. Courses and/or in-service in psychology, child development, communication skills, recreation, or related fields are preferable, but not required. (Responsible experience may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists individuals and small groups of primary students under the supervision of a District psychologist.

Participates in conferences, in-service training sessions, and supervision meetings to review student progress and  techniques.
Uses conversation, creative play materials, and games with individual children experiencing school adjustment problems.
Helps build confidence and self-esteem in children through one-to-one and/or small group interactions.
Provides feedback to the District psychologist, the principal, teachers, and other school personnel.
Organizes materials as needed.
May type or reproduce a wide variety of written and graphical materials.
May attend parent group meetings.
Maintains progress notes for students.
Provides appropriate reinforcement for the systematic management of student behavior as directed by the psychologist.
Performs related duties as assigned

Upon Conditional Offer of Employment:

• DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
• TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
• Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.

Comments and Other Information:

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or gender expression, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns/questions or complaints, contact the Title IX Coordinator(s), Equity Compliance Officer(s), and Section 504 Coordinator(s):

Donald Ogden, Associate Superintendent - Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator (employees), and Equity Compliance Officer
dogden@fcusd.org
916-294-9000, ext. 104410

Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services, Title IX Coordinator (students), 504 Coordinator, and Equity Compliance Officer
jhuber@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 extension 104625
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742