Special Education Assistant I - Classroom @ Ayers Elementary School - Job# 5369

Mt. Diablo Unified School District•Concord, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing various specialized instructional support services in various pre K –12 and adult special education settings. This role involves assisting students with special needs in instructional tasks, social behaviors, and the use of special equipment. The Special Education Assistant will also support students of diverse backgrounds and may assist with personal care, record-keeping, and community-based instruction.

Requirements

High school diploma
Official transcripts showing at least two years of college (48 units) or an AA degree, OR a passing score on our online proficiency exam (CBEST accepted in lieu of)
If the HR Department determines the proficiency exam is required, you will receive an email invitation containing an online testing link at the email address provided on your application. The exam must be completed and submitted before the application deadline for your application to be considered.
One year experience working with students or the completion of one year of college-level coursework in a field related to the particular assignment.
Successful completion of the Instructional Assistant Proficiency Examination and/or hold appropriate certification for the position.
Commitment to complete two required training courses or inservices within the first six months of being hired.
Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter, program and special instructional or communication procedures
Knowledge of the individual differences in children
Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics
Knowledge of general classroom procedures, practices and equipment
Skill in applying special instructional or communication procedures
Skill in following oral and written directions
Skill in communicating clearly both orally and in writing
Skill in recordkeeping and providing clerical support duties
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents
Skill in reading, writing and arithmetic
Skill in keeping school and student matters confidential
Ability to perform the duties with or without accommodation
Ability to learn and interpret rules, policies, regulations and procedures
A valid California Driver’s License may be required.
Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid required

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with other members of the instructional team regarding daily performance of the students
Under supervision works with students in a group or on an individual basis assisting with specific instructional tasks and accommodating the special needs of individual students
Assist students with special needs in learning or using special equipment of instructional media
Assist students with special needs in learning or using special tests
Assist students with special needs in the development and maintenance of appropriate social behaviors through the use of a variety of positive reinforcement techniques, activities and/or materials
Assist in the loading and unloading of students with special needs from buses and in the transferring of students to and from classrooms and events
Encourage and assist students with special needs in communicating and engaging in social activities, such as field trips and extra curricular activities
Supervises students with special needs in snack and lunch activities and outdoor/campus activities
Support students of diverse levels and types of disabilities, gender, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
May occasionally assist students with special needs in attending to personal
Maintain and prepare records and performs clerical duties related to special education programs
May assist with community based instruction
May be required to travel from location to location
Perform related duties as assigned