Substitute - Special Ed Instructional Assistant II (SDC/RSP) na Rincon Valley Union School District

Rincon Valley is a premier district with 42,000 residents in beautiful Sonoma County. The district makes up one-quarter of Santa Rosa on the east side of the city and includes both small city and rural areas. The surrounding countryside includes vineyard-lined hillsides, the Russian River watershed, and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. This warm and friendly area – a blend of art and culture, food, wine, and recreation – is the perfect location for families. Located 55 miles north of San Francisco, 15 miles west of Napa County, and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, the area is close to many wineries, golf courses, world class performing arts venues, and spas. Additional outdoor activities include fishing and water sports on the Russian River and Lake Sonoma, and access to redwood forests. The area also has wonderful state and local parks with miles of jogging and biking trails. Rincon Valley is about twenty minutes away from Sonoma State University, and close to Santa Rosa Junior College, one of the top ten community colleges in the country. Rincon Valley Union School District has an outstanding program supporting all students. The district of approximately 3,200 students operates seven TK-6 grade schools and one 7-8 charter schools that purposely serves a small student population of approximately 300 students. The seven elementary sites, five of which are charters, are relatively small, with an average enrollment of 375 students. The student population is 58% Caucasian, 27% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American, and about 1.5% American Indian. There are over 200 certificated employees and approximately 300 classified employees.

Summary: Under direct supervision of certificated staff, performs duties which provide more efficient and effective utilization of the teacher's time and capability for instructional purposes for students who are served in a special day class program; work with children identified as having special needs (i.e., physical challenges, learning challenges, educational delays, etc.) and to perform other related duties. Support students in a variety of educational settings not limited to classrooms and learning centers. May support students with any of, or combination of, the following conditions: mental retardation, autism, severe physical/medical involvement (i.e. cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, etc.), communication disorders (to include non-verbal), hearing/vision impairment, learning disorders, emotional disturbances, behavior disorders and to perform related duties as assigned.

Hours vary between 5 - 7 daily depending on location. This position is on-call and as needed.