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Date Posted 5/9/2023 Contact Gayle PalmerNumber of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate
20.12 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info 20.12 Length of Work Year 25 - 30 hours per week, during the school year Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary
Substitute Instructional Assistant-Special Education aides work on an as needed, day-to-day basis. Some long-term positions may be available. Substitute positions typically work 5-6 hours per day during the school day and may be assigned to work with students from ages 3-22. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assist certificated staff in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students with mild to moderate disabilities in a classroom setting; assist students with developing behavioral skills; perform a variety of instructional support activities to assist students in learning curriculum.
Requirements / QualificationsLICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Substitutes will be required to meet standards outlined by the No Child Left Behind Act in one of the following ways: 1) Provide proof of completion of at least 48 semester units of study at an institution of higher education (college level) OR an associate's (or higher) degree; OR 2) Pass an assessment provided by the Carlsbad Unified School District that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics. Substitutes must provide a valid tuberculosis clearance (less than 4 years old)and a valid First Aid and CPR certification (online certifications will be accepted).
Requirements / QualificationsLICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Substitutes will be required to meet standards outlined by the No Child Left Behind Act in one of the following ways: 1) Provide proof of completion of at least 48 semester units of study at an institution of higher education (college level) OR an associate's (or higher) degree; OR 2) Pass an assessment provided by the Carlsbad Unified School District that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics. Substitutes must provide a valid tuberculosis clearance (less than 4 years old)and a valid First Aid and CPR certification (online certifications will be accepted).
Comments and Other Information If you are interested in working as an on-call, day-to-day substitute with the Carlsbad Unified School District, you will need to complete the following steps: Visit the Carlsbad Unified School District Website for information on becoming a classified substitute (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carlsbadusd/transferjobs). Print, complete, and submit the classified substitute application to Gayle Palmer via email at gpalmer@carlsbadusd.net, or at the District Office between the hours of 7:30 am - 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The District Office is located at 6225 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Submit a valid Tuberculosis clearance (within four years). Upon your submission of a completed application and required materials, you will be sent for fingerprint clearance at the District's expense. If you have any questions regarding working as a classified substitute with the Carlsbad Unified School District, please contact Gayle Palmer at gpalmer@carlsbadusd.net. Comments and Other InformationIf you are interested in working as an on-call, day-to-day substitute with the Carlsbad Unified School District, you will need to complete the following steps: Visit the Carlsbad Unified School District Website for information on becoming a classified substitute (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carlsbadusd/transferjobs). Print, complete, and submit the classified substitute application to Gayle Palmer via email at gpalmer@carlsbadusd.net, or at the District Office between the hours of 7:30 am - 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The District Office is located at 6225 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Submit a valid Tuberculosis clearance (within four years). Upon your submission of a completed application and required materials, you will be sent for fingerprint clearance at the District's expense. If you have any questions regarding working as a classified substitute with the Carlsbad Unified School District, please contact Gayle Palmer at gpalmer@carlsbadusd.net. Links Related To This Job Carlsbad Unified School District - Home Page View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY