Instructional Assistant (Range 10, 6 Hour) / Emerald High School / CL26-99 chez Dublin Unified School District

Dublin, a suburban city in Alameda County’s East Bay and Tri-Valley regions, has a population of about 73,000 and sits at the I-580/680 intersection. Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) serves nearly 13,000 students from preschool to adult education across a diverse community. The district includes seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one TK-8 school, one continuation high school, and two comprehensive high schools. Committed to inclusive education, DUSD employees embrace the opportunity to ensure all TK-12 students receive instruction in the least restrictive environment by way of inclusion programming. Recognized among the "Best School Districts in California," DUSD schools have earned accolades such as the AP Honor Roll, National Blue Ribbon School, Gold Ribbon Award, and California Distinguished School. DUSD prohibits sex discrimination in all educational programs and activities. Concerns can be reported to Title IX Coordinator Heather Campos, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources. More details on nondiscrimination policies are available at https://dublinusd.org/

PURPOSE STATEMENT Provide assistance to students in activities designed by therapists and certificated personnel to stimulate sensory-motor development; assist students in developing self-help skills such as feeding, toilet training, dressing and undressing, and improving mobility; assist teacher in development of verbal and non-verbal communications and social interactions, individually and in groups; supervise students in classrooms, on the playground, and on field trips; assist in preparing food for students and staff; perform housekeeping chores; administer, monitor, and keep records of required student medications; perform bodily care chores; perform routine clerical work; confer with teachers on programs and materials; attend staff meetings when requested.

Instructional Assistants/Paraeducators, whether general education or special education, are required by law to be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist with, instruction, reading/language arts, and mathematics, either by possessing an Associate’s Degree or higher, 48 semester college units, or passing a minimum proficiency exam.

Every candidate hired is expected to implement inclusive practices in order to ensure all students receive their education in the general education setting to the maximum extent possible. 182 Days / 16 Holidays / 11 Months 6 Hours / 5 Days Annual master's degree stipend and/or doctorate stipend, pro-rated by FTE if applicable. District Contributions - District Medical/Dental/Vision Plans: MEDICAL: District pays 80% of the Kaiser Single Party Premium or 80% of Kaiser Two Party Premium for those selecting a "Two-Party" or "Family" Coverage Plan. For Employees opting out of the District Medical Plan, Cash-In Lieu is paid at 20.5% of the Kaiser Single Rate pro-rated by FTE. DENTAL: Dental Benefits through Delta Dental are not part of an open enrollment plan. Classified employees pay into a Single, Two Party, or family plan pro-rated by FTE. VISION: The District has partnered with Vision Service Plan (VSP) to provide employees with vision services. Employees may purchase VSP through Payroll Deduction. Other employment requirements: FINGERPRINTS: Any offer of employment is subject to a criminal history check. Fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice for the School District must be received prior to employment. TB CLEARANCE: Evidence of freedom from Tuberculosis dated within the preceding 60 days of start date is required.