Special Education Assistant II - Classroom @Bridge Program #5296

Young World Physical Education; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Diablo Unified School District, Bridge Prog (Sped Post Sec) in Concord, California, seeks a Special Education Assistant II for the Classroom.

This part-time position supports students with various disabilities under the supervision of site administration. Responsibilities include assisting with instructional tasks, managing classroom activities, and supporting students in social and independence skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 48 college units or AA degree, or CBEST passage.
• One year of experience with students or completion of one year of college coursework related to the assignment.
• Successful completion of the Instructional Assistant Proficiency Examination and/or appropriate certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with instructional team about daily student performance.
• Assist with individual or group instructional tasks for students with special needs.
• Help students use instructional media and adapt materials.
• Assist with tests and assessments for students with special needs.
• Support social development and inclusion through activities and reinforcement.
• Supervise students during snack, lunch, and campus activities.

Education

AA degree / 48 units / CBEST

Job description

Job title: Special Education Assistant II - Classroom @Bridge Program #5296

Location: Mt. Diablo Unified School District, Bridge Prog (Sped Post Sec), Concord, California.

Job ID: 5833356

Application Deadline: Jul 28, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $22.16 to $29.66 per hour

Position: Special Education Assistant II / Classroom

Work Length: 6 hours per day

Days Worked: 193

Job Description

Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing specialized instructional support services in various pre‑K to 12 and adult emotionally disturbed, autistic, behavioral, bilingual, full inclusion or assistive technology special education settings; and performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• 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 or 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.
• Encourage and assist students with special needs in communicating and engaging in social activities such as field trips and extracurricular activities.
• Supervise students with special needs in snack and lunch activities and outdoor/campus activities.
• Assist students with special needs in learning gross motor skills and teaching independent mobility.
• Support students of diverse levels and types of disabilities, gender, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Maintain and prepare records and perform clerical duties related to special education programs.
• Lift and move students with special needs as needed.
• Assist in teaching students’ self‑feeding, grooming, and dressing skills.
• Assist with toileting of students, frequently involving lifting and cleaning of students, diapering; supervise teenage students in the use of sanitary supplies.
• May assist with community‑based instruction.
• May be required to travel from location to location.

Desired Qualifications

• A high school diploma and either at least two years of college coursework (48 units) or an AA degree, or a passing score on the CBEST or a district proficiency exam.
• One year of experience working with students or completion of one year of college‑level coursework related to the assignment.
• Successful completion of the Instructional Assistant Proficiency Examination and/or hold appropriate certification for the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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.
• General needs relative to students who are physically challenged and/or severely emotionally disturbed.
• Techniques of learning reinforcement and behavior modification for students.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students with special needs.

Skill in:

• Applying special instructional or communication procedures.
• Following oral and written directions.
• Communicating clearly both orally and in writing.
• Recordkeeping.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents.
• Reading, writing and arithmetic.
• Keeping school and student matters confidential.
• Understanding and appropriately responding to the needs of all students and having a genuine liking for students.

Ability to:

• Perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Learn to interpret rules, policies, regulations and policies.

Licenses & Certifications

• A valid California Driver’s License may be required.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR required every 2 years.
• Must successfully pass the District’s pre‑employment fingerprinting and TB testing.

Environment & Physical Abilities

School‑based settings or other district‑designated environment working with students in a diversified special education classroom environment.

Sufficient vision to monitor students during activities and to read instructional materials; hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance to students and staff; frequently walking, reaching, holding with arms, bending at the waist, crouching and/or squatting to assist students; dexterity of hands and fingers to assist students and to operate specialized equipment or office equipment; pushing wheelchairs; lifting and/or manipulating objects or persons, and/or use of motion up to 25 lbs. or equivalent with or without assistance by another individual and/or with or without the assistance of devices designed to support the lifting effort.

Other Qualifications

Must successfully pass the District’s pre‑employment fingerprinting and TB testing.

Benefits

Salary Range: $22.16 to $29.66 per hour.

CSEA membership available under district agreements.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Joel Miner, Administrator – Bridge Prog (Sped Post Sec)
• Email: [e-mail]