Instructional Assistant - Special Education - 5.5 hours - Walnut Grove Intermediate School

Instructional Assistant

Under the direction of assigned administrator, assist certificated teachers or specialists in performing a wide variety of services associated with the special education instructional program in the classroom and other locations in the school. Instructional assistants in this assignment spend the major portion of their time working usually independently with pupils in small groups or tutoring on a one-to-one basis in a classroom or pull-out program.

Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and at least one year demonstrated experience in working with youth in an organized setting. Must demonstrate proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills by passing the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency examination. Copy of High School Diploma required/or college transcripts. District applicants must apply on and attach all requested documents.

Upon being recommended for employment and prior to formal Board of Education approval, the following pre-employment steps must be completed as required by District policy and State and Federal law: A Mantoux Tuberculin Test within 60 days of hire date, Drug Screening by District approved facility, Fingerprint Clearance, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certification, Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Certification, Injury and Illness Prevention Program, School Bullying Certification, Anti-Harassment Training, Cyber Security Overview, Email and Messaging Safety Training.

The West Covina Unified School District (WCUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The WCUSD shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any of the activities and programs available and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America or other designated youth groups. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic activities, and sports. Transgender students shall be permitted to participate in gender segregated school programs and activities and to use facilities consistent with their gender identity. The District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs. Copies of WCUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection are available on the WCUSD website. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the District's designated compliance coordinators. Title II, CCR Title 5, and Title IX Coordinator: Michael F. Seaman, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Section 504 Coordinator: Devon Rose, Ed.D., Director of Student Services 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io