Instructional Assistant, Special Education - Signing Skills Required

Job Summary

Assist the teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of moderately to severely handicapped special education students, ages birth to 22. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Provide routine clerical support.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Required: -High school diploma or equivalent. -An AA degree (or equivalent) or passage of proficiency examination in compliance with Education Code and No Child Left Behind Act. -Experience working with individuals with special education needs in an organized setting. -Sign language skills.* -Valid California driver’s license.

-First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. *There is a signing skills assessment that candidates must pass in order to qualify for this position. All applicants must meet paraprofessional proficiency requirements (48 semester units, AA degree or higher, passage of CBEST test, or proof of NCLB/ESSA compliance) If needed, applicants may take the ESSA Paraprofessional Proficiency exam at the SLOCOE Office.

The exam is administered by appointment at the SLOCOE Main Office (across from Cuesta College on Highway One). Please call (805) 782-7264 to schedule an appointment. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Current) NCLB Compliance (Transcript verifying 48 semester units, OR, AA degree or higher OR NCLB/ESSA Certificate of Compliance) Resume Comments and Other Information This recruitment serves to fill 1 current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list to fill future openings that may occur in the next 6 months.

The current opening is located at Lillian Larson Elementary School in San Miguel. All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for testing. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS.

Benefits

include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.