Senior Instructional Assistant - Behavior - Downey Unified School District
Downey, CA
About the Job
RECRUITMENT DETAILS:
Recruitment will close without warning when sufficient applications have been received.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to:
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 associate's 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 District
If you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associate's 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.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
ABILITY TO:
Recruitment will close without warning when sufficient applications have been received.
- All positions in this classification are part-time, 25 - 32.50 hours per week. See link to the calendar below:
https://web.dusd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/184-Day-School-Site-Instructional-Support.pdf - We will be establishing a hiring Eligibility List for substitutes and current and future openings.
- The recruitment will be run as Open and Promotional (open to current employees, employees on the reemployment list, and the public). This will result in the creation of 2 eligibility lists: one priority list for successful internal candidates and a second list for successful external candidates.
- Only online applications will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey
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 year’s experience with behavioral data collection preferred.
- Training in implementing behavior analysis techniques is highly desirable.
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 associate's 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 District
If you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associate's 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.
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):
Must pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematic readiness OR, may meet requirements with completion of two years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate’s or higher-level degree in the field of education, or related field of study.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Behavior intervention strategies including, but not limited to, Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention approaches, applied behavior analysis (e.g, systematic prompting with fading, reinforcement systems), positive behavior intervention plans, and communication-based strategies.
- Basic child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities.
- Reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
- Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
- Basic classroom management strategies.
- Basic instructional strategies.
- Basic record-keeping techniques.
- Behavioral data collection and management.
- First Aid and CPR procedures.
ABILITY TO:
- Use appropriate interpersonal relations using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Demonstrate empathy, friendliness, patience and responsibility.
- Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and school staff to support students’ academic, behavioral, vocational, social-emotional, and self-help learning.
- Communicate effectively, in a positive manner, with all staff, students, and families.
- Implement behavior management strategies used with students with disabilities.
- Implement strategies learned in District provided trainings.
- Assist with all aspects of the instructional programs and related services in Special Education. Assist with developing instructional materials for classroom and student use.
- Understand the developmental needs of student’s disabilities.
- Develop rapport with students that are unique and have diverse needs.
- Perform routine clerical duties such as filing, creating and maintaining records.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Read and follow District and school rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and professional expectations.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Maintain confidentially of sensitive and privileged information.
- Operate instructional and office equipment.
- Work in a stressful environment and respond quickly when behavioral emergencies occur.
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Downey, California
Agency: DUSD
Source : Downey Unified School District