A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Instructional Support Associate-Behavior Intervention (Full-Time), Hoover/Itinerant, Special Education at Merced County Office of Education Print Application Deadline 9/11/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/1/2026 Contact Shaila Guerrero Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $24.44 - $28.04 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Max entry step 3 @$26.18 Length of Work Year 6.5 hours per day; 182 days per year Employment Type Full Time Internal Candidates Qualified employees who apply will be considered internal first. Location 800 E. 26th St, Merced Hours 8:45am-3:45pm Grade/Program 6-8th | ESN Program About the Employer The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County's 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the assigned administrator and as part of a treatment team this position implements evidence-based behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in one-on-one and in group settings. (Behavioral Tech, one-on-one Instructional Aide) View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications 1.
COMPLETE
online application 2. Resume 3. HS Diploma/Equivalent 4. Unofficial College Transcripts (if you have over 48 college units completed or completed an AA degree) OR Satisfactory results from a Proficiency test 5.
EXPERIENCE
1 year of experience working with students on an individual education plan (IEP) with physical or verbal challenging behaviors. Applicants who have their high school diploma and meet the experience requirement MAY BE invited for Proficiency testing. Meeting the above does not assure you of a test or an interview. Copy of Transcript (48 college units OR Proficiency Passing Results) Resume Requirements / Qualifications 1.
COMPLETE
online application 2. Resume 3. HS Diploma/Equivalent 4. Unofficial College Transcripts (if you have over 48 college units completed or completed an AA degree) OR Satisfactory results from a Proficiency test 5.
EXPERIENCE
1 year of experience working with students on an individual education plan (IEP) with physical or verbal challenging behaviors. Applicants who have their high school diploma and meet the experience requirement MAY BE invited for Proficiency testing. Meeting the above does not assure you of a test or an interview. Copy of Transcript (48 college units OR Proficiency Passing Results) Resume Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications, including submitting all required documents. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
IMPORTANT!
Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED
APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities. Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications, including submitting all required documents. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
IMPORTANT!
Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED
APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities. Links Related To This Job
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