Salary: $21.16 - $27.09 Hourly Location : Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 24-0025 Site/Dept: District-wide Opening Date: 07/02/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Number of Working Months: 9.5 Description** Experience in a Special Education setting required. ** **Positions are 6 hours a day (30 hours per week) for a 9.5 month school year,and include benefits.***Candidates who possess a valid and current CA teaching credential, will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for this classification.BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide intensive behavioral intervention instruction; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to tutoring and instructional activities. Examples of DutiesREPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Provide instruction and guidance to students with Autism and/or other autistic like behaviors; implement projects, practices and strategies to achieve individual Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals; assure activities comply with established policies and procedures. E Assist with lifting and moving students as needed, pushing students in wheelchairs as necessary; position pupils according to learning activities and render various forms of personal care such as toileting and diapering, dressing, undressing, bathing, grooming and feeding; assure the safe use and operation of wheelchairs, prosthetic devices and other equipment. E Monitor and report student progress daily regarding behavior and performance; assist students and parents with implementation of IEP training and programs through instruction in a variety of activities; behavioral supports to provide guidance for students in various areas including critical life skills, play skills; pre-academic learning, physical development, social communication and personal hygiene. E Perform routine first aid including emergency treatment of children experiencing seizures or respiratory problems, orthopedic distress and pulmonary conditions; maintain daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures as assigned. E Present a variety of instructional materials and learning aides; modify materials, rephrase text and explain instructions and words. E Perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to tutoring and instructional activities including typing, duplicating materials and filing; chart student progress; collect and record data. E Provide support to students by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits; operate and assist students in the operation of audio-visual, assistive and training equipment. E Implement assigned sections of pupil behavior management plans which may involve use of approved behavior modification, physical management techniques or other skills or knowledge to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors; supervise and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures. E Monitor and assist students with special learning needs in drill, practice and study activities; direct students into safe learning activities and functions; maintain an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment. E Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information according to established guidelines. E Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures. E Participate in staff meetings, in-service training programs and parent conferences as assigned; meet with special education staff members regarding programs, services, operations, activities and related information and procedures. E Operate a variety of audio-visual equipment, electronic teaching machines and office equipment including a typewriter, copier and computer terminal. E Perform related duties as assigned. NOTE: At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an E which identifies essential duties of the classification.Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (New Minimum Qualifications are pending approval of the Personnel Commission) EDUCATION: Proof of education meeting State and Federal requirements is required and may be satisfied in one of the following ways: - Completion of at least two years of study (minimum 48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education - Possession of an Associate's (or higher) degree from an accredited US college institution. OR - Passing the District's local assessment that demonstrates the knowledge and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting state and federal requirements. EXPERIENCE: •One year of experience working with students requiring specialized behavior support (such as those with autism and/or behavioral disorders). A valid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification can be substituted for the required year(s) of experience. EQUIVILENCY: An alternative career pathway is a bachelor's degree in psychology, human development or similar, plus a minimum of six (6) months of experience working as a behavioral therapist or behavior coach. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid certifications of First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED must be obtained within the first six months of employment or be submitted at the time of application. Only certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED will be accepted. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed. PLEASE NOTE: District approved providers are: American Heart Association and American Red Cross Valid California Driver's License. Supplemental InformationKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Behavior characteristics of highly challenged special needs students. Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs. Problems and concerns of students with special needs. Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling. Safe practices in classroom activities. Basic instructional methods and techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic record-keeping techniques. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. ABILITY TO: Provide instruction and related guidance activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment. Monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance. Perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to tutoring and instructional activities. Reinforce instruction to students with Autism and/or autistic like behaviors. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Work independently with little direction. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and work within scope of authority. WORKING CONDITIONS:ENVIRONMENT Indoor and outdoor working environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Sitting on the floor to work with students. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students. Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations. Seeing to read assignments and to monitor student activities. Lifting severely handicapped students in and out of wheelchairs. Physically managing aggressive student behavior. Carrying, pushing or pulling to assist students in wheelchairs. HAZARDS Potential exposure to communicable diseases and contact with blood and other body fluids. Potential exposure to physical injury from aggressive behavior. In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule. The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week. Benefits include:
- Retirement - CalPERS
- Holidays - 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract)
- Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service
- Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
- Medical and Prescription Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
- Flexible Benefit Plan Options
For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: 01 The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Please note: (*) Answering See Application or See Resume on any of the following questions may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process. (*) Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. (*) The information provided in answering these questions will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step and may be used as part of a technical and experience evaluation. (*) I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below). 02 The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)/ ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) requires all instructional Assistants to meet the State/ Federal requirements of instruction either through college coursework/ proof of units or by passing a rigorous assessment proving competence in the areas of Math, English, and Reading Comprehension. The position for which you are applying requires that you meet this criteria. Select the option that most closely matches how you meet this requirement:
- I have at least 48 semester units of college level coursework.
- I posses a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited US college (or foreign equivalent).
- I have previously taken and passed the District's PMC (Paraeducator Multiple Choice) Assessment or equivalent.
- None of the above. Please schedule me to take the District's PMC (Paraeducator Multiple Choice) Assessment provided I meet the experience requirement.
03 Please check the box that most accurately reflects your experience working in a specialized learning environment. (Please be sure this is reflected in the work history section of your application.)
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years experience
- 3-5 years experience
- 5+ years experience
04 If you have less than one (1) year of experience and would like your education to be used in lieu of experience, please enter your degree in the space provided. (A copy of your diploma, transcripts, or RBT must be attached to your application. They do not need to be official.) 05 This position requires experience working with students in a specialized learning environment.DETAIL below your experience as it relates to this requirement. Otherwise, type N/A . (Answering See Resume or See Application may disqualify you from further participation in the recruitment process.) 06 This position requires that valid certifications of First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED must be obtained within the first six months of employment or be submitted at the time of application. Only certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider will be accepted. Proof of current certification may be scanned and attached to your application. If not submitted, do you understand that you must obtain it within the first six months of employment.
07 If I intend to use college transcripts. degrees. or certificates to meet the qualifications for this position, I understand that I must attach them to my application in order to receive credit. Failure to do so may result in my disqualification. Place your initials below to indicate your understanding.*Note: Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications must still pass the district's position specific assessment(s) in order to be added to the eligibility list for consideration for placement into the position(s). Required Question