<p>Job Summary</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Under the direction of a Principal or Designee, perform a variety of activities in support of special education instructional programs. Assist teachers and staff in development and implementation of programs. Incumbents must be able to work with special needs populations with severe cognitive, physical, and/or emotional needs/disabilities, and provide support to multiple grades and classes</p> <p>View Job Description</p> <p>This position requires a High School diploma or GED and requires the employee to meet the para-educator criteria of 48 College units, or an associate's degree or higher, or pass a qualifying assessment test. Transcripts or a Para-educator certificate must be attached to the application to be considered for this position. To schedule an assessment test, please contact Joseph DeLeon via email at jdeleon@natomasunified.org If you are a current employee seeking a promotional opportunity, you must complete the EDJOIN application in its entirety, and attach all necessary attachments as requested in the job posting. If you are a current employee and in the same classification as this one posted, please click on this link to request a transfer NUSD Employee Transfer Request To be considered for hire, candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and successful reference checks. Please note that we require three references, one of them must be a supervisor (current or past). TB (at the applicant's expense) and Fingerprint Clearance will be required prior to employment.</p> <p>Please attach the required documents below:</p> <ul> <li>Letter of Introduction </li><li>Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation) </li><li>NCLB Compliance (or official transcripts for 48 college units or more) </li><li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Requirements / Qualifications</p> <p>Comments and Other Information</p> <p>Why join Natomas Unified as a Classified Employee?: Competitive and growing salaries! <em>Salaries Increased 3.5% in July 2024 </em>Move a step each year on the salary schedule <em>Bilingual stipend for designated employees </em>Longevity at 10+ years of service We care about your well-being! <em>District-paid medical benefits for employees plus low-cost options for families </em>Paid sick leave <em>Access to our Employee Assistance Program </em>Paid vacation and holidays (for 11 & 12-month employees) We care about your growth and future! <em>Promotional opportunities </em>Paid professional development opportunities <em> Reimbursement on approved credit/units </em>Access to our Diverse Future Teacher Program *Public Retirement System Natomas Unified School District is recruiting committed, collaborative, caring, and exemplary employees who are eager to provide an engaging and safe learning community for all students. Our Goals • Maximize Academic Growth, Responsibility, and Achievement for Each Student. • Cultivate the Social-Emotional Well-Being of Each Student. • Create a Safe, Engaging Environment Where Students Connect to School. • Engage Parents and Families to Support Student Success. • Hire, Train, and Retain High Quality Staff. Important to know about NUSD: • NUSD has been recognized as the 2nd most diverse school district in the nation. • NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational, cultural, and civic activities. • We utilize technology to provide instructional leadership, assess student performance, and communicate effectively. • Family options and choices are being championed districtwide as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB), AP, AVID, and College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites. • A Chromebook is provided to every student to use during daily instruction. • Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students. • Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional potential. We encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us at www.natomasunified.org and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. No district employee, and, to the extent required by law, interns, volunteers, and job applicants shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or another person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in employment, you should immediately contact the Coordinator III - Human Resources at 916-561-5253, customerservice@natomasunified.org or 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School District's uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.</p> <p>For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here https://edjoinprodstoragewest.blob.core.windows.net/jobdescriptions/595/Instructional Assistant III-20230914092351.pdf</p>