Behavior & Academic Intervention Assistant - 6.5 hrs/day (Special Ed)

Twin Rivers Unified School District serves more than 24,000 students who come from families that speak 46 languages.

We are proud to include among our 3,034 employees, the 2011 California Teacher of the Year, the 2020 and 2021 California Classified School Employee of the Year and the 2020 and 2021 Sacramento County Teachers of the Year.

Our district includes four comprehensive high schools, five middle schools and 27 elementary schools. Twin Rivers also offers families the option of two alternative high schools, one special education center, one early childhood special education program, an independent learning center, an opportunity school, preschools, three dependent charter schools and Twin Rivers Adult School.

Twin Rivers encompasses 80 square miles in a growing, ethnically diverse region characterized by a mix of suburban development and light industry.

Our families live in the neighborhoods of North and South Natomas, Robla, Dos Rios, Gardenland, Northgate, Foothill Farms, Elverta, Rio Linda, North Highlands, Arden Fair, Woodlake, North Sacramento, Del Paso Heights and McClellan Park.

Behavior & Academic Intervention Assistant - 6.5 hrs / day (Special Ed / PC#253626)

Position Summary : Assists teachers, therapists, and counselors with administration of one-on-one intensive behavioral intervention therapy and tutoring to students in a school, home, or other setting.

Performs a variety of activities in support of special instructional programs including special education, interagency, and District-wide subject matter.

Application Deadline : Until Filled

Work Year : 182 work days / year

Employee Type : Full Time

Salary : $22.41 - $29.66 per hour in 9 annual steps. Salary Placement is based on experience.

Location : Special Education / Village Elementary

NOTE : Split locations.

Hours : 6.5 hours / day; 5 days / week

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance available for employees who work 4+ hours per day (Full district contribution for 6+ hours / day;

50% contribution for 4-5.99 hours / day).

Education and Experience : The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 48 college credit units that are degree eligible, plus one year of experience working within a classroom environment containing students with special needs.

Alternatively, may accept a high school diploma, passing of a competency exam, and three years of classroom experience.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and / or Testing Require : May require a valid driver’s license. Completion of ABA / DTT training.

May require a valid first aid card.

Required Documents :

• NCLB Compliance (48 college units (semester) or pass the Paraeducator Proficiency Exam administered only by TRUSD, RLUSD, NSSD, GJUHSD or DPHSD)
• Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma or High School Transcripts or equivalent (ex : GED)
• Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience)

Important Comments :

Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression;

or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and / or Chief Human Resources Official of Human Resources / Labor Relations (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Gina Carreon, at 916-566-1736.

A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district.