Instructional Assistant, Special Ed (SDC) - Petaluma High School

PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS – CLASSIFIED VACANCY

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT WWW.EDJOIN.ORG

Instructional Assistant (SDC)

Petaluma High School

DEADLINE: Until Filled

WORK SITE: Petaluma High School

WORK HOURS: 30 hours per week (averaging 6.0 hours per day)
Monday - Friday

START DATE: 2024 – 2025 School Year

STARTING SALARY: $20.71 to $26.42 per hour.
(Initial salary placement is based on related experience)

BENEFITS: The District will pay the following amounts towards benefits:

Work Hours per Day Health Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance

More than 6 hours 100% of Cap * 100% of Cap ** 100% of premium 100% of premium

More than 4 hours 100% of premium if
75% of Cap 75% of Cap 75% of premium through 6 hours 6 hours per day

More than 2 hours
Not eligible 50% of Cap 50% of premium Not eligible through 4 hours

1 hour through
Not eligible 25% of Cap 25% of premium Not eligible

2 hours

* Must enroll in a health plan (Cap subject to change) / ** $111.00 dental plan cap effective 10/1/23

REQUIREMENTS: Fingerprint Clearance. There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by the employer post-offer / pre-placement. Tuberculosis. The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with
Education Code 49406 post-offer / pre-placement. Must meet current paraprofessional requirements (education or testing) as required by federal law or state education code. Offer of employment is contingent upon passing a post- offer/pre-placement physical.

QUALIFICATIONS: See job description. Bilingual in Spanish desired.
Successful bilingual applicant will be paid an additional stipend of $96 per month.
This stipend will be pro-rated for positions that are less than 40 hours per week.

SUBMIT APPLICATION: The District prefers applications be submitted electronically through http://www.edjoin.org/PetalumaCitySchools or www.edjoin.org. However, paper applications will be accepted. To request a paper application, e-mail Human
Resources at hrinfo@petk12.org and include the job title and position number for the vacancy. All applications, regardless of the manner of submission, must include all required documentation.

NOTE: It is recommended that applications be accompanied by a cover letter, resume and a minimum of two

letters of reference. Paper screening for potential interviews are based on materials submitted with application.
No additional paperwork for application will be accepted after the closing date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is Petaluma City Schools’ policy to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, or medical condition, as defined in state and federal laws. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, and termination.
Reasonable accommodation is provided to all eligible applicants and employees as required by law. Complaints regarding unlawful discrimination may be filed with

Petaluma City Schools’ Human Resources department.

Petaluma School District
Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Assistant Special Education
Department: School Site
Reports To: Director, Special Services & Site Administrator
Prepared Date: April 2010
Approved Date: August 2010

SUMMARY
Under supervision, to serve as an assistant to certificated personnel in the instruction and supervision of special education students at either the elementary or secondary level; to relieve the teacher, or other certificated supervisor, of clerical detail; and to do job-related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Most of the positions allocated to this class are involved in working with mentally, emotionally, educationally, or physically handicapped students. Following is information describing some common examples of duties performed by positions allocated to this class. Duties may vary, however, due to differences in programs and the individual instructional style of certificated personnel.

RSP/SPECIAL DAY CLASSES

Assists certificated personnel in the conduct of lessons and other classroom activities; works with students in small groups, or on a one-to-one basis to reinforce basic skills or to supplement classroom work; prepares for, assists with, and cleans up for various classroom projects; operates audio-visual equipment; assists in the preparation of graphic and written teacher materials; keeps routine records; assists in ordering and caring for classroom equipment and supplies; confers as needed with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the needs of students; administers and grades various types of tests; performs a wide variety of classroom related clerical and typing duties; may supervise children in the school cafeteria, on the playground, or in the library. Deals with confidential records.

ORTHOPEDICALLY IMPAIRED

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities as stated under RSP/Special Day Classes, requires the physical ability and conditioning to lift, position, and handle orthopedically impaired students.

SPECIAL EDUCATION BEHAVIOR ASSISTANT

Provides direct behavior support to special education students who require such services.
Behavioral support may include redirection, prompting, verbal and non-verbal cues, and other interventions to assist students in maintaining appropriate behavior in classroom settings and in the school environment. In addition, behavioral assistants are expected to monitor student behaviors identified in behavior plans, take data in establishing compliance with behavior plans and IEP goals and objectives, and assist classroom teachers in supporting special education students in the

classroom. Behavior assistants may supervise students in a variety of school settings, including playground, cafeteria, library and field trips.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, punctuation, arithmetic, general classroom procedures and equipment and computer skills. Ability to assist with instructional activities in a classroom or special education program; learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned Instructional Assistant duties; understand the needs of students; perform routine clerical duties; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with teachers, students, and others contacted in the course of the work. Possesses classroom management skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions. Some positions may require the ability to communicate in Spanish.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Possesses basic mathematical skills including fractions, ratios, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to choose among a limited number of alternatives in solving routine problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. Employees working in an RSP or Special Day classroom must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Employees working with an orthopedically impaired student must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.71 - $26.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• High school

Physical setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please List 2-3 Professional Work References:

Ability to Commute:

• Petaluma, CA 94952 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Petaluma, CA 94952: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person