Special Education Instructional Aide

Contra Costa County Office of Education; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County Office of Education in California seeks an instructional assistant to support a certificated teacher by providing instruction to individual or small groups of students with disabilities in various subjects. The role includes physical care as needed and helping implement IEPs under supervision.

Responsibilities include observing and recording student progress, assisting in administrative tasks for classroom activities, and performing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college level coursework in child development or related field.
• One year of experience with children with special education needs.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Written proficiency test may be required if 48 units or AA degree not met.
• Employment contingent on satisfactory Physical Strength Testing.
• Bilingual skills may be required.
• First Aid and CPR may be required for some departments.
• CPI training to be completed by end of probation and renewed annually.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students with disabilities in various subjects.
• Observe, monitor, and record student performance and behavior; assist with IEP implementation.

Skills

Bilingual potential

Observation & recording

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college coursework in child development

Job description

Contra Costa County Office of Education in California seeks an instructional assistant to support a certificated teacher by providing instruction to individual or small groups of students with disabilities in various subjects. The role includes physical care as needed and helping implement IEPs under supervision.

Responsibilities include observing and recording student progress, assisting in administrative tasks for classroom activities, and performing related duties as assigned.