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Special Education Assistant I/Classroom
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; and performs related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
-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 assignedTraining and Experience:
A combination of training and experience equivalent to high school graduation; 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 in services within the first six months of being hired.
Knowledge of:
-The appropriate subject matter, program and special instructional or communication procedures
-The individual differences in children
-Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics
-General classroom procedures, practices and equipmentSkill in:
-Applying special instructional or communication procedures
-Following oral and written directions
-Communicating clearly both orally and in writing
-Recordkeeping and providing clerical support duties
-Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents
-Reading, writing and arithmetic
-Keeping school and student matters confidentialAbility to:
-Perform the duties with or without accommodation
-Learn and interpret rules, policies, regulations and proceduresLicenses and Certificates:
-A valid California Driver’s License may be required. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid requiredPrimary Location Mt Diablo High Salary Range $20.61 - $27.63 / Per Hour Shift Type Part-Time 
