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NEOGOV · 22 hours ago

Instructional Assistant Special Needs

NEOGOV is seeking an Instructional Assistant Special Needs to provide support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms. The role involves assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students, implementing instructional plans, and attending IEP meetings.

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Responsibilities

Providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom
Assisting in implementing plans for instruction
Monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time
Assisting in meeting special needs, including feeding, toileting, positioning, monitoring, and behavioral concerns
Attending IEP meetings

Qualification

First Aid certificationCPR certificationChildrenHigh school diplomaInstructional support

Required

Graduation from high school or equivalent
ALL CANDIDATES MUST TAKE AND OBTAIN A PASSING SCORE on the Lynwood Unified School District Proficiency Assessment (Written Examination), which meets a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrates, through a formal academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Red Cross or any agency authorized by the American Red Cross (WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 3 MONTHS UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT)
Valid First Aid certification issued by the American Red Cross or any agency authorized by the American Red Cross (WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 3 MONTHS UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT)
Employees must maintain up-to-date certifications in CPR and First Aid during employment
Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (GED), OR highest obtained education (Associate degree or above)

Preferred

Two (2) years of experience working with children in an instructional setting is preferred

Benefits

Pay increases: Pay increases annually on July 1 until the top step is reached. Any employee hired or promoted on or before March 31st shall be entitled to a one-step advancement on the following July 1st (PC Rule 700.200.2)
Paid Holidays: Up to 14 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees. Additionally, classified staff-level employees may be entitled to three floating holidays (17 total holidays) to be applied during a fiscal year.
Paid Vacation: Vacation is prorated based on months worked per year (one day is earned per each month worked) and longevity with the District.
Health Benefits: For positions 20 hours or more per week the following benefits are provided by the District for classified employees: Health, Vision, Dental, and PERS (retirement).
Paid Sick Leave: Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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