Special Education Assistant II - Classroom @ Sequoia Middle School #5230

Young World Physical Education; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Special Education Assistant II for Sequoia Middle School in Pleasant Hill, California. This role involves supporting students with special needs, communicating with educators, and assisting in academic and social settings.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience working with students, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include maintaining records, assisting students with daily tasks, and promoting positive behaviors.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and at least one year working with students or completing relevant college coursework.
• Successful completion of the Instructional Assistant Proficiency Examination.
• Knowledge of techniques for special needs education.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs individually and in group settings.
• Maintain records and perform clerical tasks related to special education.
• Support students during various activities and help with self-care skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Understanding student needs

Education

High school diploma

One year of college-level coursework

Tools

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

Special Education Assistant II – Classroom – Sequoia Middle School

Location: Pleasant Hill, California

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with other members of the instructional team regarding daily performance of the students.
• Under supervision, work with students in a group or on an individual basis to assist with specific instructional tasks and accommodate the special needs of individual students.
• Assist students with special needs in learning or using special equipment, instructional media, or tests.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of appropriate social behaviors through the use of positive reinforcement techniques, activities, and/or materials.
• Encourage and assist students with special needs to communicate and engage in social activities such as field trips and extracurricular activities.
• Supervise students with special needs during 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, genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Maintain and prepare records and perform clerical duties related to special education programs.
• May lift and move students with special needs.
• Assist in teaching students’ self‑feeding, grooming, and dressing skills.
• Assist in toileting, including lifting, cleaning, diapering, and supervising 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

Training and Experience: A combination of training and experience equivalent to high school graduation and at least one year working with students or completing one year of college‑level coursework related to the assignment. Successful completion of the Instructional Assistant Proficiency Examination and/or holding appropriate certification for the position.

Knowledge:

• Appropriate subject matter, program and special instructional or communication procedures
• Individual differences in children
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics
• General classroom procedures, practices and equipment
• Needs related to children 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

Skills:

• Applying special instructional or communication procedures
• Following oral and written directions
• Communicating clearly both orally and in writing
• Record‑keeping
• 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

Abilities:

• Perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation
• Interpret rules, policies, regulations and policies

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid California Driver’s License may be required.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR required every two years.

Physical Abilities: Sufficient vision, hearing and speaking to monitor students. Ability to walk, reach, hold with arms, bend at the waist, crouch, squat, and lift or manipulate objects or persons up to 25 lbs. without assistance.

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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• High school diploma.
• Either (1) official transcripts showing at least two years of college (48 units) or an AA degree, or (2) a passing score on the online proficiency exam (CBEST accepted).
• Must complete and submit exam before application deadline.

Contact Information

• Douglas Corbin, Principal
• Sequoia Middle
• Email: [e-mail]