Special Education Assistant II - IEP @ Mt. Diablo High School #5140

Mt. Diablo Unified School District•Concord, CA

4d•$416•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing specialized instructional support services in various pre K-12 and adult emotionally disturbed, autistic, behavioral, bilingual, full inclusion or assistive technology special education settings; and performs other related duties as required.

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)
Commitment to complete required training courses or in-services within the first six months of being hired / promoted
Ability to meet proficiency requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notice (i.e. Mandated Reporting, Blood Borne Pathogen)
Certification in First Aid and CPR required every 2 years
Must successfully pass the District’s pre-employment fingerprinting and TB testing

Nice To Haves

Training and experience equivalent to high school graduation and 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
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
Knowledge of general needs relative to students who are physically challenged and/or severely emotionally disturbed students
Knowledge of techniques of learning reinforcement and behavior modification for students
Knowledge of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students with special needs
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 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
Skill in understanding and appropriately responding to the needs of all students and to possess a genuine liking for students
Ability to perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation
Ability to learn and interpret rules, policies, regulations and procedures
A valid California Driver’s License may be required

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with other members of the instructional team regarding daily performance of the student
Under supervision works with assigned student in a group or on an individual basis assisting with specific instructional tasks and accommodating the special needs of the individual student
Assist assigned student with special needs in learning or using special equipment of instructional media
Assist assigned student with special needs in learning or using special tests
Assist assigned student 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
Escort assigned student with special needs to and from buses and in the transferring of students to and from classrooms and events
Encourage and assist assigned student with special needs in communicating and engaging in social activities such as field trips and extra curricular activities
Supervises assigned student with special needs in snack and lunch activities and outdoor/campus activities
Assist assigned student with special needs in learning gross motor skills and teaching independent mobility
Support assigned student of diverse levels and types of disabilities, gender, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Maintain and prepare records and performs clerical duties related to special education programs
May lift and move assigned student with special needs
Assist in teaching assigned student self-feeding skills and grooming and dressing skills
Assist in the toileting of assigned student frequently involving lifting and cleaning of student, diapering; supervises teenage student in the use of sanitary supplies
May assist with community based instruction
May be required to travel from location to location