Special Education Technician - Jefferson School #83541 - Part-time

NCLB Compliance is required Transcripts with 48 semester units or a Certificate from Fresno Co. Office of Education/CYM/VROP that the Paraprofessional Exam has been passed.

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNICIAN I Definition Under a teacher's direction, the Instructional Technician will assist special education students in experiencing academic, social, emotional and physical growth in a supportive environment within the special education program and the regular school environment by performing instructional, clerical and support duties as assigned. Essential Duties 1. Assist the teacher in providing special education instruction and related services for certified special education students; 2. Assist in preparing classroom and instructional materials; 3. Assist in preparing lesson plans; 4. Assist in teaching individual students or small groups; 5. Assist in inventory, storage, and handling of instructional materials and equipment; 6. Maintain discipline and monitor the room in the teacher's absence; 7. Assist student with washing, toileting, and other personal duties; 8. Assist with clerical and record keeping duties; 9. Supervise bus loading or unloading; 10. May assist in supervising students on the playground; 11. Assist in keeping the room and facilities neat, clean and safe; 12. Assist with regular classroom liaison and instructional support for mainstreamed special education students. Qualifications Ability to: 1. Perform the major duties and responsibilities in an acceptable manner; 2. Learn to work with children or students with exceptional needs; 3. Maintain a positive and encouraging manner of interacting with students; 4. Have appearance and mannerisms that will set good examples for pupils; 5. Relate well with parents. Experience: 1. Some experience in working with children or students with exceptional needs; 2. Experience as an instructional aide desirable. Education: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Federal “No Child Left Behind Act” requirements: AA Degree or 48 semester units of college credit or pass the Fresno County Office of Education Paraprofessional Test. License: Valid California Driver's License. SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNICIAN II Must have earned 60 college units in addition to the duties and qualifications as described above. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. the employee must regularly lift 40 pounds and or push/pull up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in some vocational settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. May be directly responsible for the safety, well-being and/or work output of students. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Adopted 1/6/92, Amended 10/97, NCLB added 1/2006

High School Diploma Resume Letters of Reference NCLB Compliance

Starts at $18.60 per hour; $19.51 with 60 units of college

KCUSD Classified Standardized Test may be required. M-F 7:30 AM - 1:45 PM 1/2 hour lunch The Kings Canyon Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. Kings Canyon Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational programs(s) or employment. This policy applies to all District activities, attendance and governing actions. Inquiries regarding Title IX and civil rights or the filing of complaints under the District’s Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP), including Title IX grievance procedures, may be directed to your school site principal and/or the Deputy Superintendent,Title IX Coordinator, 1801 10th Street, Reedley, 559-305-7010, gutierrez-r@kcusd.com; Anthony Evaristo, 504 Coordinator, 1280 E. Washington Ave, Reedley, 559-305-7170; Anthony Evaristo, Title II, 1280 E. Washington Ave, Reedley, 559-305-7170. The District’s UCP and Title IX grievance procedures are available at https://www.kcusd.com/departments/human-resources/title-ix or upon request.