Special Education Assistant I - Classroom @Riverview #5476
Riverview Middle
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Job summary
Riverview Middle in Bay Point, CA is seeking a Special Education Assistant I to provide instructional support in preK–12 and adult education settings. The role requires a high school diploma with options for college credit or CBEST proficiency.
Work length is 5 hours per day, with a 193-day calendar and travel between sites may be required. The incumbent will collaborate with the instructional team to assist students with diverse needs, using adaptive materials and positive behavior strategies.
Qualifications
- High school diploma and either 48 college units or AA degree, or CBEST-based proficiency; exam must be completed and submitted before deadline.
- One year of experience with students or one year of college coursework in related field.
- Successful completion of Instructional Assistant Proficiency Examination or certification; complete two trainings within six months.
Responsibilities
- Communicate regularly with instructional team about daily student performance.
- Assist students with special needs individually or in groups.
- Aid students with special needs using instructional media and tests.
- Support social behavior development with positive reinforcement techniques and materials.
- Assist with student loading/unloading from buses and transitions between locations.
- Encourage student participation in social activities, field trips, and extracurriculars.
- Supervise students during snack, lunch, and campus activities.
- Maintain records and perform clerical duties for special education programs.
- May assist with community-based instruction and travel between locations.
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Job description
Starting Date: Immediately
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
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.
- 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
- 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
This job is also posted in MDUSD School Spring
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
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.
Work Length (hrs per day): 5
Days Worked (work year calendar): 193
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.
- 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
- 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-TimeSalary: $21.85 to $29.30 Per Hour
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Veronica McLennan , PRincipal
- Riverview Middle
- Email: mclennanv@mdusd.org
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