Education Assistant III (Severe Impairments)

Education Assistant III (Severe Impairments)

Salary

$24.13 - $29.36 Hourly

Location

San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA

Job Type

Most positions work 6 hours/9 months

Job Number

26-077

Department

Paraprofessional/Special Education

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

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.

Examples of Duties

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.

Qualifications

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.

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High school graduation or the equivalent.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment)

An appropriate, valid California drivers license.

Additional Information

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Only online applications are accepted via 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

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 the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.

• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.

• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date: Continuous-subject to close any time.

CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.

SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.

School Police Officers Differential compensation:

POST Intermediate Certification: 6% to base pay

POST Advanced Certification: 8% to base pay

Associate degree: 5% to base pay

Bachelor degree: 7% to base pay

Master degree: 9% increase to base pay

For complete benefit details, please visit https://www.sbcusd.com/district_offices/business_services_division/employee_benefits

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Employer San Bernardino City Unified School District Personnel Commission

Address 1525 W. Highland Ave.

San Bernardino, California, 92411

Phone (909) 384-1416

Website https://agency.governmentjobs.com/sanbernardinousd/default.cfm