POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR DATE: JULY 3, 2023 TO: ALL DISTRICT PERSONNEL FROM: CANDY WALLACE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT RE: JOB OPENING – SOUTH POWELLHURST INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - COMMUNITY TRANSITION PROGRAM (CTP) - 4 Positions Schedule: 7 hours per day / 9 months per year / About 179 days per year Class: 10, starts at $17.76 per hour – 23/24 rates not yet available Starting Date: August 21, 2023 POSITION PURPOSE To assist teachers in instructional activities and working with students 18 to 21 years old with special needs to help them achieve academic vocational and independent living skill levels not possible for them in a regular classroom setting. NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the teacher in the instruction of students with special needs and at varying age levels Instruct students in groups or individually Assist the teacher in monitoring and documenting the progress of students in reaching the goals and objectives on each student's Individualized Education Program Provide input to the teacher on planning lessons and evaluating results Perform other tasks to assist the teacher, such as grading papers, putting data into the computer, and preparing teaching materials For students with special needs, duties may include providing for students' personal care needs (i.e. wheelchair transition, bathroom needs, recording medical and personal care needs, physical movement and lifting of students, etc.) Assist in supervision of students in the classroom as well as in the community Perform other duties, as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Must have had 2 years of college or hold an Associates Degree or completed the district paraprofessional training Prior experience in working with students required Bilingual preferred Knowledge of English usage, spelling, mathematics, and a basic understanding of subjects and conditions in which the Instructional Assistant is to provide assistance Type with accuracy, using a word processing program on the computer, as well as office machines and audio-visual equipment as needed Knowledge of classroom practices and procedures and school operations and personnel Ability to project a pleasant manner and relate well to students and their requests for assistance Flexibility and patience in supervising and instructing students with a variety of skill levels An understanding of and empathy for students with special needs and familiarity with techniques for instruction and assistance Ability to plan and organize materials for use in instruction Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate appropriately and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, and staff Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Moderate to high degree of physical stamina, with frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds and the possibility of lifting of up to 50 pounds required in the physical assistance of students with special needs. Ability to move freely to various locations within the classroom and other supervisory settings (cafeteria/playground). Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and bending. Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions. The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District’s diversity. Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred. The David Douglas School District is a diverse community that provides equal opportunity in employment, activities, and its programs. It is the policy of the David Douglas School District the grounds of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. The school district also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources for David Douglas School District. Classified Instructions: If you are a Classified employee you will click on the word “Internal”, which is located on the top right of the screen. You will be taken to a section where you will fill out minimal basic personal information. The minimal basic personal section is a one- time only registration. You will then be taken to the Classified Transfer Request Form. In the future, if your personal information (name, address, phone number, or location) changes, it is your responsibility to update those changes in the system. Apply at: https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com//hire/index.aspx https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx External Applicant Instructions: If you are an External Applicant applying for a position, you will complete the EXTERNAL TalentEd application. Please see link above. DATE CLOSESInternal Candidates: July 10, 2023 - 4pmOpen until filled - External Candidates David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.