Instructional Assistant (Paraprofessional) Special EducationModerate-Severe Disability

Job Summary

Job Summary

This is an open and promotional recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacant positions for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The eligibility list will also be used to fill any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year or until depleted. Vacancies in this classification work from 6 hours per day Monday-Friday 10 months per school recruitment process will consist of a training and experience evaluation and a structured interview which will be scheduled on an ongoing FUNCTION:Under the direction of an assigned administrator assist certificated staff in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students with severe physical and/or cognitive disabilities in a classroom setting job site and/or community based program; assist students with daily living activities and developing behavioral skills; perform a variety of instructional support activities to assist students in learning CHARACTERISTICS:The Instructional Assistant-Special Education classification can be differentiated from the other classifications in the Instructional Assistant-Special Education series in that the Instructional Assistant-Special Education classification is responsible for providing grade-level academic support to students with mild to moderate disabilities whereas the Instructional Assistant-Special Education/Moderate-Severe Disability classification is responsible for providing academic support to students with severe cognitive and/or physical disabilities and the Instructional Assistant-Special Education/Behavioral Intervention classification is responsible for providing academic support to students with significant aggressive and/or other behavioral difficulties.

Requirements / Qualifications

Certificates: Possession of valid First Aid and Child/Infant/Adult CPR certificates issued by a recognized agency. ANDNCLB Option 1: Completion of at least 48 semester units of study at an accredited college or have obtained an Associates (or higher) degree. (Copies of transcripts must be submitted along with the application materials.)ORNCLB Option 2: Complete and pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading writing and mathematics OR reading writing and mathematics readiness.

Requirements / Qualifications

Certificates: Possession of valid First Aid and Child/Infant/Adult CPR certificates issued by a recognized agency. ANDNCLB Option 1: Completion of at least 48 semester units of study at an accredited college or have obtained an Associates (or higher) degree. (Copies of transcripts must be submitted along with the application materials.)ORNCLB Option 2: Complete and pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading writing and mathematics OR reading writing and mathematics readiness.

Comments and Other Information

Carlsbad Unified School District aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students.

Comments and Other Information

Carlsbad Unified School District aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students.

Required Experience:

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