NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Instructional Assistant III - Specialized Physical Health Care
Various Locations, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.69/hr - $30.95/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Garden Grove Unified School District, which is seeking an Instructional Assistant III. This role involves assisting students with acute or chronic health problems, providing instructional support, and ensuring the physical care needs of students are met during school hours.
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Responsibilities
Assists teachers in assigned features of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with a wide range of disabilities, often severe or profound and who may exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling, and pushing
Assists in instructing/tutoring, supervising, monitoring, and record keeping of assigned students in basic academic language, personal hygiene, grooming, and self-help activities
Following appropriate training and authorization, administers medications prescribed for students, and maintains related logs and records
Following training in required procedures and sanitation techniques, administers gastroscopy tube feedings, oral feedings, tracheotomy suctioning, and catheters, as required, following clearly defined procedures
Demonstrates or assists students with severe physical disabilities in performing personal hygiene and grooming functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and positioning
Assists in physical transferring/lifting students to and from wheelchairs
Utilizes approved District restraint training to assist with restraining students as appropriate
May be assigned to accompany students or transport to and from school, as required by IEP
May accompany, assist, and monitor students on community-based instructional outings and field trips
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and one year of paid experience equivalent to full-time in working with individuals with disabilities or current enrollment in or completion of an approved nursing, medical or health-related program and some experience with individuals with disabilities is required
All candidates must meet the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: (1) Possession of an associate's degree or higher; (2) completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; or (3) by taking and passing the ESSA exam
Must possess, or obtain within the first month of employment, and maintain per CPR and First Aid guidelines, a valid First Aid Certificate and a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (through classes endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Assist in the supervision and instruction of medically fragile and/or orthopedically impaired students in a school environment
Perform essential health care and personal hygiene tasks for students
Successfully operate one or more pieces of medical equipment
Safely and skillfully perform specialized health care services as directed or required
Assist students with personal care such as dressing, eating, and toileting
Assist students who exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling, and pushing
Recognize and effectively assist in responding to emergency and/or hazardous conditions
Transfer, position, and assist in ambulation of students who are medically fragile and/or who possess mobility impairments
Perform physically demanding work in lifting, transferring, and assisting students
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Learn required record keeping, educational programs, medical practices, and procedures
Gain the confidence of students
Use patience and tact in working with students
Follow oral and written instructions
Communicate effectively in the English language, both in oral and written form
Benefits
Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
Up to 14 paid holidays per year
Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
Social Security coverage
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee
Family Life Insurance for the employee
Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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