Instructional Assistant/Special Education II

Job Title: Instructional Assistant

The Fullerton School District is seeking highly qualified individuals for part-time positions that assist teachers working in behavioral disability and autism programs and administer specific instructional and behavioral strategies and techniques. Relieves teachers of routine clerical duties and provide supportive activities for instructional personnel. Hours vary but typically are 8:00am-2:30pm or 8:30 am-3:00pm. This position can work approx. 3.50-6.00 hours/day M-F, with most sites requiring up to 6 hours/day, 9.5-months/year with paid holidays, sick leave and vacation. CPR and First Aide Certificates desired. Employees assigned to work more than 20 hours/week are offered a comprehensive prorated benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Applicants must also show sufficiency in educational requirements by meeting one of the following requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), formerly known as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB): • Possession of two years of higher education (i.e., 48 units or more); Or • Possession of an Associates Degree or higher from an institution of higher learning accredited as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation; Or • Possession of proof that indicates you have passed the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST); Or • Obtain a passing score on the Fullerton School District Preliminary Instructional Assistant Proficiency Assessment NOTE Failure to include the required documents will result in the applicant being required to take and pass the Instructional Assistant ESSA exam.

Experience: Recent paid or volunteer experience working with children or youth groups. Experience with children requiring a specialized learning environment desirable.

Examination Procedures: This will be a merged promotional and open competitive recruitment. Applications will be accepted from all qualified individuals. The examination may consist of two written examinations. To qualify to be placed on an eligibility list, a candidate must obtain a passing score on each part of the examination. If Veteran's credit is claimed, proof of status (DD214) must be submitted to the Classified Personnel Commission Office at the same time the application form is submitted or prior to testing. The life of the eligibility list will be six months. The resulting eligibility list will be used to fill future vacancies. Dates of Examination(s) The date of the examination(s) will be announced at a later date. Candidates who are among the most qualified shall be notified via email, and/or telephone of the time, date, and place of examination(s). Applicants who may need reasonable accommodation for interviewing or testing must notify the Personnel Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io prior to the testing date.

Please note that incomplete applications will be screened out. Resumes may be attached but are not a substitute for a completed application. Fill out all sections of the application to the best of your ability. CPR Certification must be acquired following hire. IMPORTANT NOTICE: In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and California Education Code §45272, this recruitment may close before the posted deadline once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The Board of Trustees desires to provide District employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. For more information click on the Nondiscrimination in Employment Link. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER