Job # 09-19 OPEN: 08/21/09

CLOSE: 08/27/09

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant, Special Education - EBD

(Leave Replacement until 12/18/09)

JOB SITE: Edison Elementary School

JOB GOAL: To provide assistance to the supervising teachers at the job site, in order to allow the least restrictive learning environment.

MINIMUM Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent education, training, and

QUALIFICATIONS: experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Completion of Special Education competencies preferred or demonstrated history which would qualify applicant to obtain competencies. Documented one or more years experience working with behaviorally challenged elementary-aged students. Priority given to applicants meeting other qualifications who are fluent in Spanish. Demonstrated initiative, good task analysis, and ability to follow directions. Possess good communication skills. Ability to be a cooperative and productive member of an instructional team carrying out directions with minimum supervision. Ability to communicate harmoniously with staff, students and parents. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

EMPLOYMENT 6 hrs/day, Monday-Friday, 174 days during the school year.

TERMS: Salary range: $12.95 -$15.43 per hour or per negotiated agreement. Ability to pass Federal/State criminal history background clearance and all other mandated clearances. This position is part of the local bargaining association. Medical, dental and other benefits available from district approved plans. When hiring and promoting personnel, consideration is given to experience and performance in developing effective parent, family and community partnerships. Individuals on layoff status, who meet job requirements, shall receive first consideration for newly posted positions within the appropriate job classifications.

PHYSICAL & Physical demands include alternate sitting, standing, attending, listening,

MENTAL DEMANDS: speaking and writing. Moderate strength and agility required for position. Mental demands include verbal and written communication, interaction with students and staff, problem solving and maintaining confidentiality of information.

HIRING CALENDAR: 1. Applications and letters of interest will be accepted until 4:00 P.M., Thursday, August 27, 2009. Application materials available at address and phone listed above or on our website, www.be.wednet.edu.

2. Screening, interviews and appointment as soon thereafter as possible.

3. Position begins September 1, 2009.