Instructional Assistant-Special Education I (Itinerant), Instructional Assistant-Special Education II (Itinerant) & Intensive Behavior Interventions Assistant (Itinerant)

Job Summary

Instructional Assistant Special Education I BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in a special education resource learning environment; assist the teacher in meeting the educational needs of learning handicapped students and students enrolled in the Resource Specialist Program (RSP), Special Day Class (SDC) or other students as assigned; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Instructional Assistant Special Ed II BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of severely, physically or visually handicapped students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self-help, social and community skills.

Intensive Behavior Interventions Assistant BASIC FUNCTION Under the direction of an assigned Special Education Manager, assist a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of special education students in a variety of educational settings including other district locations, community and classroom.

Requirements

/ Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Instructional Assistant-Special Education I High school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with students in special education is desired. Instructional Assistant-Special Education II High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) months of working with students in special education.

Intensive Behavior Interventions Assistants High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience working with students in special education and satisfactory completion of a proficiency examination. LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass equivalent academic assessment test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing and mathematics or reading, writing and mathematics readiness.
• A valid California's driver’s license and proof of current and appropriate auto insurance coverage (for Intensive Behavior Interventions Assistant position only) A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resume
• One (1) current professional letter of recommendation dated within the last two years. High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance. Comments and Other Information The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or Frank De. Anda , Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, fdeanda@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator
• Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.