Education Assistant - San Bernardino City Unified School District Personnel Commission : Job Details

To assist members of certificated staff in the care and instruction of students enrolled in the District special education program, with severe physical and/or mental impairments in the functional life skill curriculum. SUPERVISION Receives general supervision from a Resource Specialist; Exercises no supervision. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists students being taught manual tasks, daily living and vocational skills, arts and crafts, identification of shapes, colors, and objects, and other curriculum items at one or more school sites and as part of mainstreaming with regular education students. Utilizes a variety of devices, equipment and related items as part of the daily program of activities. Takes students on community field trips to stores, eating establishments, etc., within walking distance or via public transportation. Assists teacher and others in maintaining an orderly environment, reporting maintenance needs, making instructional material available. Provides physical assistance to students getting off and on buses and other vehicles, wheelchairs and other transportation devices used in and around school rooms, cots, toilets, etc. Moves students on wheelchairs from place to place. Lifts and carries students as required. Changes clothing worn by students and diapers as required. Assists students in their toileting needs. Feeds students unable to feed themselves and assists other with greater capability. Supervises students at recess and at lunch and responding to emergencies of various kinds. May provide supervision of student onboard buses. Assist in meal preparation and cleanup of tables, floors, and dishes, and operate kitchen appliances. Operate clothes washer/dryer. Escort students to/from restroom and may assist in restraining students attempting to harm themselves or others. Performs job related duties are necessary to assure the health and safety of the students. Performs related duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Six months of paid or unpaid experience performing duties assisting persons with severe disabilities. These duties should include instruction on basic life skills, giving personal care such as: diapering and assistance during toileting, community activities and outings, and moving an individual who has physical disabilities. -AND- High school graduation or the equivalent. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment) An appropriate, valid California driver's license. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION. An appropriate, valid California driver's license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Certain positions in this classification require more than average strength and stamina to lift, carry and maneuver, and otherwise service student with severe mobility impairment and who are adults in age and size. RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position). APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted. ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 34. Current vacancies in this class work 6 hours 9 months. T he probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service). BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees. For complete details visit THE EXAMINATION: The examination process for recruitments may consist of one or any combination of the following: written examination; online examination; performance examination and/or physical agility examination; technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis; supplemental questionnaire or training and experience evaluation, scored on a job-related basis. Some positions may require fluency in a second language and would require Bilingual Certification. Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations. Candidates will be notified in accordance with Personnel Commission Rules. This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year Note: The proposed examination parts may be changed at any time following close of recruitment. Only online applications are accepted via REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) ###-#### as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district. District employees and external applicants must submit the required proof of education and/or training with each application by uploading copies of a high school diploma, GED certification (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. If the required proof of education is not attached to the application you may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly indicated in the Work Experience section of the application. Resumes will not be considered. Closing Date: Continuous-subject to close any time.