Instructional Assistant Moderate/Severe- La Tierra 9:35 AM - 1:17 PM

About the Employer

The Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is a public school district located in South Orange County, California. The district serves approximately 23,000 students in grades preschool through adult education across 33 school sites. Learn more about SVUSD at

Job Summary

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Under supervision of the principal, and as directed by a certificated employee, assists in the physical care and instructional activities of severely handicapped students, and does related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assist in the supervision and motivation, body-care needs (i.e. toileting, diapering), and training of severely handicapped students; work with students individually and in small groups, tutoring or reinforcing instruction in academic, physical education, or vocational subject areas, or in personal and self-care matters; assist in implementing preventative behavior plans/behavior intervention plans as needed; control volatile students physically as needed. Assist teachers in the construction and development of instructional materials and equipment and in the presentation of learning materials; assist in teaching of manual activities including preparing and serving foods, dishwashing, and housekeeping; perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities; operate a variety of classroom and office equipment use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavioral strategies; supervise students during instructional activities, recess periods and may provide supervision of students during community-based-instruction or related activities; may provide vocational and mobility training; maintain student records and files; assist in maintaining a neat, orderly and attractive classroom; operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional technology; implement individual learning prescriptions prepared by teachers; may administer medications. This position may also be required to perform specialized heath care procedures following specific protocols. A stipend may be paid for performing specialized health care procedures and CPR is required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of Behavior and characteristics of severe

Requirements / Qualifications

• Other (Proof Of Education)

Comments and Other Information

THE PERSON SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT TO ANY DISTRICT FACILITY DURING ANY HOURS OF OPERATION. Applications must be submitted online via EdJoin as paper applications will NOT be accepted. Please note that times are subject to change.