Instructional Support Associate-Behavior Intervention (Full-Time), Winfield Elementary - Winton/Itinerant, Special Education

Instructional Support Associate-Behavior Intervention (Full-Time), Winfield Elementary - Winton/Itinerant, Special Education at Merced County Office of Education Print Application Deadline 5/25/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/15/2026 Contact Nina Mendoza 209-381-6757 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $23.50 - $26.96 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Max entry step 3 @$25.17 (CSS), 1% increase for the 26-27 School year (pending) Length of Work Year 6.5 hours per day; 182 days per year Employment Type Full Time Internal Candidates Qualified permanent employees who apply will be considered internal first. Location 6981 Chestnut Ln, Winton / Itinerant Hours 7:45a-2:45p Grade/Program K-2nd | Sierra Program Start Date 2026-2027 School Year 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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