Senior Instructional Assistant Behavior

About the Employer

Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence driven by our unwavering mantra Our Kids Deserve the Best. This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Only online applications and required First Aid and CPR certifications issued by an authorized agency (desirable at the time of application) will be accepted: This is a Open and Promotional recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill vacancies. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility a promotional and open recruitment the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list. We will be establishing a hiring Eligibility List for substitutes and current and future openings. Positions in this classification are part-time 25 - 32.50 hours per week 184 workdays/11 recruitment process will consist of a written and/or an oral technical interview. Testing may occur on a weekly basis. Qualified applicants will be notified by email. Recruitment will close without warning when sufficient applications have been OPPORTUNITY TITLE IX AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERThe Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race color ancestry national origin religion creed age disability (mental or physical) sex gender (including pregnancy and childbirth) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression medical condition genetic information (including family and medical history) marital status political affiliation military and veteran status or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state federal or local law ordinance or regulation in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in ac

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school and one year of experience working with students in an instructional setting or graduation from high school completion of the Downey Unified School District Training Our Paraeducators for Success (TOPS) Program and six months experience working with children in an instructional setting. One years experience with behavioral data collection preferred. Training in implementing behavior analysis techniques is highly desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates issued by an authorized agency as well as meeting requirements to keep certificates current. Some positions in this class may be required to speak read and write in a second designated language. Senior Instructional Assistants Behavior who assist in classroom instruction must meet the education and experience requirement and the following requirements as set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA):All candidates must meet the state Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: 1. Possession of an associates degree or higher 2. Completion of at least 48 full semester units at an accredited college or university 3. Taking and passing the ESSA exam administered by Downey Unified School DistrictIf you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associates degree or higher or have completed at least 48 full semester units please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school and one year of experience working with students in an instructional setting or graduation from high school completion of the Downey Unified School District Training Our Paraeducators for Success (TOPS) Program and six months experience working with children in an instructional setting. One years experience with behavioral data collection preferred. Training in implementing behavior analysis techniques is highly desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates issued by an authorized agency as well as meeting requirements to keep certificates current. Some positions in this class may be required to speak read and write in a second designated language. Senior Instructional Assistants Behavior who assist in classroom instruction must meet the education and experience requirement and the following requirements as set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA):All candidates must meet the state Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: 1. Possession of an associates degree or higher 2. Completion of at least 48 full semester units at an accredited college or university 3. Taking and passing the ESSA exam administered by Downey Unified School DistrictIf you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associates degree or higher or have completed at least 48 full semester units please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.

Required Experience:

Senior IC