Special Education Assistant I - IEP @ Valhalla Elementary #5417

Valhalla Elementary; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Valhalla Elementary in Pleasant Hill, CA seeks a Special Education Assistant I to support instructional staff in IEP settings. 6 hours per day, 193 work days per year, with duties including assisting students with special needs, using instructional media, and aiding with transport and routines.

A high school diploma and related coursework or CBEST are required. The role involves collaboration with the instructional team, recordkeeping, and maintaining appropriate social behaviors in students

Qualifications

• High school diploma and either 48 college units or an AA degree, or a passing CBEST exam.
• Official transcripts showing required coursework may be used; CBEST accepted in lieu of college units.

Responsibilities

• Interact with instructional team to monitor daily student performance.
• Assist students with special needs in learning or using instructional media and tests.
• Assist with loading/unloading students from buses and transporting to classrooms/events.
• Support social interaction, field trips, and lunch/campus activities; maintain records and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Communication

Recordkeeping

Clerical duties

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree / 48 units or CBEST

Job description

Special Education Assistant I - IEP @ Valhalla Elementary #5417

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920194

Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT I/IEP

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: 6 hours per day

Days Worked: 193

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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 needs
• 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 and 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 of the position 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

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

• Theo Pappas , Principal
• Valhalla Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]