Instructional Aide – Specialized Classroom #341

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 48 units of college level coursework or associate’s degree or verification of meeting NCLB requirements.
• Ability to read, write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate with and effectively supervise students.
• Ability to accept directions and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with others.

Brief Description of Position:

• Assist and train students in the maintenance of personal needs including feeding, combing hair and dressing appropriately.
• Provide physical assistance to students who cannot care for themselves, including feeding, diapering, turning and physical movement. Assist students with personal hygiene; wash hands and faces; toilet students and change diapers and clothing as needed.
• Prepare students for mainstreamed classes according to established procedures.
• Provide instruction/assistance to severely handicapped students in social, self-help and community skills.
• Assist students on and off the bus; push wheelchairs and lift students as needed. …