Job #09-20 OPEN: 08/25/09

CLOSE: 08/31/09

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant, Special Education, Life Skills

(Temporary for the 2009/10 school year)

JOB SITE: Bay View Elementary School

JOB GOAL: To provide assistance to the supervising teacher at the job site, working with elementary-age students with special needs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Preference for person with one or more years of experience working with elementary school-age students with learning disabilities in a self-contained educational setting, following and implementing Life Skills Curriculum and Focus. Completion of Special Education competencies required or demonstrated history which would qualify applicant to obtain competencies. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent education, training or experience that provides the desired skills and abilities. Must exhibit a genuine liking for and understanding of students with special needs. Ability to be a cooperative and productive member of an instructional team carrying out directions with minimum supervision. Demonstrated initiative, good task analysis, and ability to follow directions. 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. This position is part of the local bargaining association. Ability to pass Federal/State criminal history background clearance and all other mandated clearances. 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 requirement, shall receive first consideration for newly posted positions within the appropriate job classification.

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

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

HIRING CALENDAR: 1. Applications and letters of interest will be accepted until 4:00 P.M., Monday, August 31, 2009. Application materials available at address and phone number listed above or on our website, www.be.wednet.edu.

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

3. Position begins immediately.