Senior Instructional Assistant - Medical - Downey Unified School District

Downey, CA

About the Job

RECRUITMENT DETAILS:

All positions in this classification are part-time, 30 - 32.50 hours per week, 184 day calendar. See link to the calendar below:
https://web.dusd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-24-Calendar-Revised-2-2-23.pdf
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.
Successful candidates will be considered for hire in permanent openings or substitute positions that become available and will be placed on the eligibility list for up to one year.
Only online applications will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to:

Graduation from high school
One year of paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with medical disabilities.
OR Possession of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate and experience working with individuals with severe disabilities.

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 utilize a second designated language. Senior Instructional Assistants - Medical 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:

Basic child development practices as they relate to students with disabilities.
Unique needs of students with severe and multiple medical conditions.
Strategies and techniques of to assist in the instruction of medically fragile students.
Reading, writing, and mathematics.
Effective oral and written communications skills.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Basic instructional strategies.
First Aid and CPR procedures.

ABILITY TO:

Use appropriate interpersonal skills of tact, patience and courtesy. Demonstrate empathy, friendliness, patience and responsibility.
Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and school staff to support students’ academic, behavioral, health, vocational, social-emotional, and self-help learning.
Maintain confidentially of sensitive and privileged information.
Effectively assist teacher in responding to students' emergencies.
Assist in toileting feeding, and basic health procedures.
Prepare instructional materials as directed by teachers.
Maintain records as directed by the teacher.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Work cooperatively with others and independently with limited direction and supervision as needed.
Assist in lifting students and equipment, including fully grown students.
Demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate empathy, friendliness, patience and responsibility.
Maintain a work pace appropriate to the position.

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Downey, California

Agency: DUSD

Source : Downey Unified School District