Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant (Extensive Support Needs-Moderate/Severe)

Job Summary

Under direction of management personnel and certificated staff, assist certificated staff in the instruction, supervision and training of individuals or groups of students (average ages 1 1/2 to 22 years) with a variety of special education needs; perform a variety of instructional services within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures; provide a range of instructional training experiences in a variety of educational environments which may include specific classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, the community and/or other instructional facilities; may serve students with any or a combination of, the following conditions: intellectual disability; severe physical/medical involvement; communication disorders (to include non-verbal); hearing/vision impairment; learning disorders; emotional disturbances; behavior disorders and to perform related duties as assigned. An Instructional Assistant works closely with the teacher and follows detailed instructions and/or established practices and procedures on most duties. Contact with others primarily includes certificated staff, COE employees, parents, and other school district staff.

Length of Work Year

10 months per year, full or part-time on-call assignments

Requirements / Qualifications

1. Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade. 
2. Demonstrate proficiency in basic reading, writing, and math skills at a level required for high school seniors by completing ONE of the following options: 
   • Proof of an AA or a BA Degree from a regionally accredited college 
   • 48 Semester units with a C- or better 
   • OR Successful completion of the basic proficiency test* approved and administered by the Human Resources Department at the San Joaquin County Office of Education. 

*If you need to take the basic proficiency test, administered by the San Joaquin County Office of Education, learn more and register for the exam at https://calendly.com/proficiencyexam-sjcoe.

If you meet the minimum qualifications and want to apply for this position, submit your application online and attach the required documents by the application deadline. For assistance with the application process, call (209) 926-6491.

• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (1 current professional recommendation - ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED BY AUTHOR
• Other (Proficiency in basic reading, writing, and math skills-Proof of AA or BA Degree from a regionally accredited college, 48 Semester units with a C- or better, OR Successful completion of the basic proficiency test)
• Resume (Current resume)