Special Education Assistant I - Classroom @ Oak Grove Middle School

Special Education Assistant I/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: 5 Hours per DayDays Worked: 193 DaysTo see what a Special Education Assistant does watch this video!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 studentsUnder supervision works with students in a group or on an individual basis assisting with specific instructional tasks and accommodating the special needs of individual studentsAssist students with special needs in learning or using special equipment of instructional mediaAssist students with special needs in learning or using special testsAssist 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 materialsAssist in the loading and unloading of students with special needs from buses and in the transferring of students to and from classrooms and eventsEncourage and assist students with special needs in communicating and engaging in social activities, such as field trips and extra curricular activitiesSupervises students with special needs in snack and lunch activities and outdoor/campus activitiesSupport students of diverse levels and types of disabilities, gender, ethnic and cultural backgroundsMay occasionally assist students with special needs in attending to personalMaintain and prepare records and performs clerical duties related to special education programsMay assist with community based instructionMay be required to travel from location to locationPerform related duties as assignedDesirable Qualifications:Training and Experience: A combination of training and experience equivalent to high school graduation; 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 proceduresThe individual differences in childrenCorrect English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematicsGeneral classroom procedures, practices and equipmentSkill in:Applying special instructional or communication proceduresFollowing oral and written directionsCommunicating clearly both orally and in writingRecordkeeping and providing clerical support dutiesEstablishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parentsReading, writing and arithmeticKeeping school and student matters confidentialAbility to:Perform the duties with or without accommodationLearn and interpret rules, policies, regulations and proceduresLicenses and CertificatesA valid California Driver's License may be required. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid requiredCSEA, Salary Range: 400Mt. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 11/02