Special Education Assistant I - Classroom @ Valley View Elementary #5426

Valley View Middle; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Diablo Unified School District in Pleasant Hill, CA is seeking a Special Education Assistant I for Valley View Middle. The role involves supporting students with special needs in classrooms, using instructional media, and promoting social engagement, under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma and either 48 college units or an AA degree, or a proficiency exam (CBEST accepted). Training within six months is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Either 48 college units/AA degree or CBEST/ proficiency exam (depending on HR) is needed.
• Successful completion of required training courses within six months.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with instructional team about daily performance of students.
• Assist students with special needs individually or in groups with instructional tasks.
• Help students use special equipment or instructional media and tests.
• Support in development of social behaviors using positive reinforcement.
• Assist with loading/unloading from buses and transportation between locations.
• Encourage student participation in social activities and field trips.
• Supervise snack, lunch, and outdoor activities; maintain confidentiality.

Job description

Special Education Assistant I - Classroom @ Valley View Elementary #5426

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This job is also posted in MDUSD School Spring

Job Details

Job ID: 5928485

Application Deadline: Sep 29, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

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.

Work Length: 5 hours per day

Days Worked: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.

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

• Ethel Burton , Principal
• Valley View Middle
• Email: [e-mail]