Special Education Assistant II - Classroom @Bridge Program #5296 REPOST

Bridge Prog (Sped Post Sec); Concord (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridge Prog (Sped Post Sec) in Concord, CA is seeking a SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT II/CLASSROOM to support students with diverse needs in a variety of settings. The role requires intermediate instructional support, documentation, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

An AA degree or 48 college units or CBEST proficiency are accepted qualifications. The position is part-time, 6 hours daily, with on-site work at multiple locations within the district.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma plus 48 college units or an AA degree, or CBEST proficiency.
• HR may require a proficiency exam; you will receive an email with testing instructions.
• Exam must be completed and submitted before the application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with the instructional team about daily student performance.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with instructional tasks.
• Help students use special equipment or instructional media.
• Support social development using positive reinforcement and activities.
• Supervise students during snack, lunch, and outdoor activities.
• Maintain records and perform clerical duties for special education programs.
• May assist with community-based instruction and travel between locations.

Skills

Communication with instructional team

Assist students with special needs

Recordkeeping

Confidentiality

Support diverse learners

Education

AA degree or 48 college units

High school diploma

CBEST proficiency acceptable

Job description

Mt. Diablo Unified School District Bridge Prog (Sped Post Sec) - Concord, California Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT II/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: 6 hours per day

Days Worked: 193

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• 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


• 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


• 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 performs clerical duties related to special education programs


• May lift and move students with special needs


• Assist in teaching students’ self-feeding skills and grooming and dressing skills


• Assist in the toileting of students frequently involving lifting and cleaning of students, diapering; supervises teenage students in the use of sanitary supplies


• May assist with community based instruction


• May be required to travel from location to location

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.

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 students


• 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 to posses 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:

• A valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Certificates and Other Requirements:

Ability to meet proficiency requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notices (i.e. Mandated Reporting, Blood Borne Pathogen). Certification in First Aid and CPR required every 2 years.

Environment:

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

Physical Abilities:

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.

CSEA, Salary Range 416

• DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Board Approved: 11/02

Board Revision: 6/22/15

Job Details

Job ID: 5833356

Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $22.97 to $30.74 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joel Miner , Administrator


• Bridge Prog (Sped Post Sec)


• Email: [e-mail]