About the EmployerThe Irvine Unified School District comprises a diverse population of more than 36,000 PK-12 students in one early childhood learning center, 24 elementary schools, five K-8 schools, six middle schools, five high schools and one alternative high school. IUSD schools have been nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in academics, the arts, and athletics. Job Description / Essential Elements: Under the supervision of the Autism Coordinator and with direction from the Specialist-Behavior Intervention, provides individualized applied behavioral and instructional support strategies and techniques; assists instructional personnel in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in an assigned classroom or other learning environment;tutors individual or small groups of students; collects and maintains data on student behavior; performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for certificated instructional personnel; attends and participates in student progress meetings. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one yearexperience working with school-aged children in an educational or organized setting. Experience working with students with special needs including ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) is desirable.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:•Proof of passage of the CBEST, or proof of an AA degree or higher from an accredited institution in the US or successful passage of the District's Proficiency Test or meet cut scores for ACT/SAT (ACT23 Math, 22 English; SAT-550 Math, 500 English). Requirements / QualificationsHours per week depend on assignment. This posting is for individuals interested in both permanent and substitute assignments. Most permanent positions are 25 hours per week but a few may be up to 29 hours per week. Please review the requirements of this position in the attached job description. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they meet the educational and experience levels as well as any license requirements listed for this position. All applicants applying for Instructional Assistant positions are required to provide one of the following documents. Please upload these as a 'certification' on EdJoin. - Proof of an AA/BA degree or higher from an accredited institution in the United States...or - IUSD Proficiency Test with passing scores of 70% in all sections ...or - ACT Test Scores with at least 23 in Math and 22 in English... or - SAT Test Scores with at least 550 Math, 500 English... or - CBEST Passing Status
- Certification (Complete applications require one of the listed documents added as a certification and at least 2 references..)
Comments and Other InformationNewly hired employees will begin at Step 1 on the salary schedule.