Education Assistant III (Severe Impairments)

**JOB SUMMARY** 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.**](https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd/classspecs/881934?keywords=Education%20Assistant%20III%20se&pagetype=classSpecifications) **Only online applications are accepted via** [**https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd**](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd) **Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.** **APPLICATIONS:** Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted. **RECRUITMENT TYPE:** OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position). **ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION:** This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 34. Most positions in this class work 6hours/9months. The 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 [**Employee Benefits**](https://www.sbcusd.com/departments/business-services-division/employee-benefits) **THE EXAMINATION:** - Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100% - Bilingual Certification. WEIGHT: Pass/Fail. This certification is required for bilingual positions in the class. - Successful candidates who pass all parts of th…