Instructional Assistant I & II Special Education

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated special education instructional program including Special Day Class (SDC) Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Adapted Physical Education (APE) Inclusion Designated Hard of Hearing (DHH) or other non-critical care instructional program; perform instructional support activities related to behavior management and other related activities to special education students; perform a variety of routine clerical ASSISTANT II SPECIAL EDUCATIONUnder the direction of an assigned supervisor assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or groups of students in an assigned critical skills special education program including Severely Handicapped Physical Handicapped or Transition programs; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom Instructional Assistant I-Special Education classification supports the instruction and activities related to a designated non-critical special education program. Incumbents assigned to the Instructional Assistant II-Special Education classification perform more complex instructional support and assistance for students enrolled in a self-contained and critical skills environment as the primary assignment including Severely Handicapped and Physically Handicapped programs where handicapping conditions are generally more severe. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I SPECIAL EDUCATIONProvide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated special education instructional program including Special Day Class (SDC) Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Adapted Physical Education (APE) Inclusion Designated Hard of Hearing (DHH

Requirements / Qualifications

Instructional Assistant I Special EducationPassage of the PUSD examination for this classification and coursework in child development related to students with special needs. One to two years of experience working with students of various age Assistant II Special EducationValid certifications of First Aid Adult/Child CPR and AED must be obtained within the first six months of employment or be submitted at the time of application. Only certifications provided by American Heart Association American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid Adult/Child CPR and AED will be accepted. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed.

******PLEASE NOTE: This recruitment is for both Instructional Assistant I & II Special Education substitute and contracted positions. You will indicate on the supplemental questions the position(s) for which you are applying .*******All qualified candidates will be placed on an Eligibility List for 6 is a 9.5 month who possess a valid and current CA teaching credential will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Instructional Assistant I Special EducationPassage of the PUSD examination for this classification and coursework in child development related to students with special needs. One to two years of experience working with students of various age Assistant II Special EducationValid certifications of First Aid Adult/Child CPR and AED must be obtained within the first six months of employment or be submitted at the time of application. Only certifications provided by American Heart Association American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid Adult/Child CPR and AED will be accepted. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed.

******PLEASE NOTE: This recruitment is for both Instructional Assistant I & II Special Education substitute and contracted positions. You will indicate on the supplemental questions the position(s) for which you are applying .*******All qualified candidates will be placed on an Eligibility List for 6 is a 9.5 month who possess a valid and current CA teaching credential will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for the classification.

Comments and Other Information

Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees (hours greater than 20 hours/wk) including:Retirement CalPERSHolidays 18 paid holidays per yearVacation Starting at 12 days per year increasing with length of serviceSick Leave 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceTravel InsuranceFlexible Benefit PlanFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramFor further information regarding our benefits please visit our website at: and Other Information

Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees (hours greater than 20 hours/wk) including:Retirement CalPERSHolidays 18 paid holidays per yearVacation Starting at 12 days per year increasing with length of serviceSick Leave 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceTravel InsuranceFlexible Benefit PlanFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramFor further information regarding our benefits please visit our website at: Experience:

Junior IC