Millsmont Academy
Frick - Oakland:
Instructional Support Specialist (0.8 FTE)
Ref: PCN4035
This position is 0.8 FTE.
Due to union restrictions, this position is only available to current employees of this school district for the first 7 days following the posted date. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered during this specific time period. EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.
TITLE:
Instructional Support Specialist, Special Education
REPORTS TO:
Assigned Supervisor
DEPARTMENT:
As Assigned
CLASSIFICATION:
Classified
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
WORK YEAR/HOURS:
205 days / 7.5 hours or duty days and hours as assigned
ISSUED:
Created: April 2015
SALARY GRADE:
WTCL 32
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