Community: World-famous attractions

District: Award-winning schools

Health Benefits: 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiums

BASIC FUNCTION

Under general supervision of an administrator, and general direction of a classroom teacher and specialists, instructs adult students during community based instruction and at vocational job sites; assists adult students in taking public transportation to community instruction and work sites; and performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Instructional Assistant-Adult Transition classification is distinguished from other instructional assistant positions by the varying community locations and work sites at which work is performed, absence of immediate supervision, the independent judgment exercised, the emphasis on vocational skills, and the special needs of the adult population. Incumbents in the classification are required to take adult students out in the community and assist them in learning vocational, social, and living skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Consistent with No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification must meet the following standards:

The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following:

1. Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; Or

2. Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree; Or

3. Meeting a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics.

Additional college-level course work directly related to this classification, such as Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or a related field is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years paid experience working with special needs students in an instructional setting. Previous experience working with adult students with significant disabilities and/or developmental delays is highly desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid CPR/First Aid certificate and any other certifications pertaining to this position at time of application and throughout employment.

Conditions of Employment/Physical Requirement: Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Characteristics and developmental stages of secondary-aged and adult students;

Instructional and behavioral management strategies and techniques utilized with special education students;

Problems and concerns of adult students with special needs;

Job coaching techniques;

Emergency crisis management;

Appropriate safety precautions and hygiene standards;

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary;

Record-keeping and report preparation techniques;

Heath and safety regulations;

First Aid and CPR.

ABILITY TO:

Assist adult students with personal care such as dressing, diapering, and toileting;

Assume responsibility for supervising students in the work place and community;

Assist adult students on public and District transportation independently;

Support vocational, social, and living skills to adult students;

Operate equipment at the job site in order to instruct students on a variety of entry-level job duties;

Document and maintain accurate daily written documentation of specific services performed;

Work independently;

Effectively utilize training received on the job;

Follow safety procedures;

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;

Recognize and effectively assist in responding to emergency and/or hazardous conditions;

Maintain emotional control under difficult situations;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and District staff;

Work as a team;

Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward students with severe needs;

Communicate in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the student;

Maintain confidentiality of student records;

Communicate effectively orally and in writing;

Perform routine clerical support duties;

Operate standard classroom equipment, telephones, and computers;

Administer First Aid and CPR.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Incumbents in this class must be able to stand for long periods of time; run or walk long distances and/or quickly for short distances to keep pace with students; sit, kneel, stoop/bend repeatedly; lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and over 50 lbs. with assistance; use both hands and legs simultaneously, reach over head, pull hand over hand, use fingers repetitively twisting or applying pressure with wrists or hands; have rapid mental/muscular coordination; maintain balance; have depth perception, see to read small print and distinguish shades; must speak clearly and hear normal voice conversation; and use a telephone and a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbents in this class work inside and outside, at multiple business sites or in a single classroom environment; direct contact with students, staff, and public; work around foul odors, loud noise; work with exposure to bodily fluids, minor and/or major contagious illnesses; wear gloves; works in negative interpersonal situations (irate students or parents); and work with continuous interruptions and changing priorities.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.

GENERAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES

JOB COACHING ASSIGNMENTS:

Provides specific job training and work site job coaching; acts as liaison between adult students and work sites in the community; observes student work at the work sites and assists certificated staff in creating appropriate work duties according to each student's capabilities; monitors the performance of students at the work site and in the classroom; observes and records behavior patterns and reinforces acceptable behavior; reports behaviors and performance to certificated staff; assists students in taking public transportation, providing assistance as necessary for the purpose of ensuring student safety; helps pupils learn to be aware of their personal appearance and assists in training for personal hygiene, taking care of personal needs, and developing self-sufficiencies; directs students in the development of appropriate social behavior; and assists students in meeting their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.

GENERAL SUPPORT:

Works as a team with other staff; attends and participates in a variety of trainings, meetings and workshops to maintain current knowledge, which includes developments in the field of special education and emergency crisis management; provides assistance in self-help training in feeding, grooming, brushing teeth, toilet training, changing diapers and other hygiene related tasks; provides assistance to students who use bus transportation as necessary; may push students in wheelchairs; may assist other Instructional Assistant staff in performing specialized health care procedures and/or monitoring students who demonstrate severe behaviors as assigned; administers first aid and/or CPR as necessary; and reacts effectively to emergencies.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN - Anyone may apply

CERTIFICATION TYPE: OPEN LIST - Candidates who pass all testing stages will be placed on one eligibility list in rank order based on total score.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.

Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.

SCREENING PROCESS

The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.

EXAM PROTESTS

Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail, misdirected mail, or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after six (6) months or one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged, in which case candidate ranks may change.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy. Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT

Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Anaheim Union High School District Human Resources, Classified Office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a physical examination, tuberculosis examination, fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT

All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However, a new employee may receive advanced step placement with an approval from Human Resources. Requests for advanced step must be submitted in writing to the Human Resources office before the employee's first day of work. Approval will be based on the following criteria:

A) Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class.

B) Additional education at the college level when related to the position, beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class.

C) Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification.

BENEFITS

Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees:

-Leaves: Sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves.

-Retirement: Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 7% of gross earnings.

Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees working 20 hours or more per week:

-Insurance: The District provides medical, dental, vision care, behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISTRICT

Anaheim Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and/or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions of this bulletin may be modified or revoked, and the job description may be changed at any time without notice.

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