Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Placer County Office Of Education; Newcastle; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Requirements / Qualifications

Part-Time

• Must currently have or must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• Paid or volunteer experience in the teaching, care, and assistance with students with special needs.

Pursuant to current Ed. Code 45330, this position requires one of the following to qualify for the position:

• Completion of 60 Semester Units (2 years of study) at an institution of higher education
• Possession of an Associate's Degree or Higher
• Passing of a local assessment in Reading/Writing and Mathematics (which will be conducted on the day of the interview)
• Math knowledge will consist of basic fractions, percentages, word problems, etc.. (equal to that of a high school student requirement)
• Reading/Writing will consist of comprehension, proper language, etc (equal to that of a high school student requirement)

Applicants may be tested.

If hired, must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License

• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Proof of HS Graduation
• Resume

About the Employer

Welcome to Placer County Office of Education! We offer an incredible range of job opportunities, supporting programs and services to support the 16 school districts located throughout Placer County, in addition to the programs we run through our office.

The vision of the Placer County Superintendent of Schools and the Placer County Board of Education is to provide exemplary leadership and service to schools, students, parents and the community as we work together to provide a globally competitive, comprehensive, rigorous and relevant education to all students (including Special Education and At-Risk).

Placer County Office of Education is an educational leader and a valuable and respected resource in fiscal practices, educational programs, and student services.

We are seeking talented individuals (both Classified and Certificated staff) that want to join a team that works hard, has opportunities for career growth, and believes in providing a workplace and a cause that people are proud to be a part of.

The County Board and County Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. County Office programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Placer County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer