Special Education Assistant I - Classroom @Northgate High School #5462

Northgate High; Walnut Creek (CA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 40.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Northgate High School seeks a Special Education Assistant I for classroom support. Under supervision, you will assist students with special needs, support instructional tasks, and help with daily activities, transportation, and social engagement.

The role requires a high school diploma with 48 college units (or AA) or passing CBEST, CPR/First Aid certification, and ability to work 193 days per year with 5 hours daily. Salary ranges per hour.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; 48 college units or AA degree, or pass CBEST.
• Proficiency in communication and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs under supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Assist students with special needs in learning and using instructional materials.
• Support instructional team with daily student performance communication.
• Help students with transfers, seating, and movement between classrooms and events.
• Maintain records and perform clerical duties for special education programs.
• Ensure confidentiality of school and student information.

Conocimientos

Communication

Recordkeeping

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Educación

High school diploma

48 college units / AA degree

CBEST (optional)

Descripción del empleo

Special Education Assistant I - Classroom @Northgate High School #5462

Mt. Diablo Unified School District Northgate High - Walnut Creek, California Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT I/CLASSROOM

To qualify for this position, applicants must have a high school diploma and either (1) official transcripts showing at least two years of college (48 units) or an AA degree, or (2) 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.

Days Worked (work year calendar): 193

Work Length (hrs per day): 5 hours per day

To see what a Special Education Assistant does watch this video!

DEFINITION: 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: (The incumbent may or may not perform all the duties below)

• 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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Training 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 inservices 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 equipment

Skill 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 confidential

Ability to:

• Perform the duties with or without accommodation
• Learn and interpret rules, policies, regulations and procedures

Licenses and Certificates

• A valid California Driver’s License may be required. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid required

CSEA, Salary Range: 400

Mt. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 11/02

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $21.85 to $29.30 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kelly Cooper , Principal
• Northgate High
• Email: [e-mail]