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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

Instructional Assistant - Special Education #2627-0085 (OHara Park, Oakley)

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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.

$44,687 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Instructional Assistant - Special Education #2627-0085 (O'Hara Park, Oakley)
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION - 4.1
Oakley, CA Job Details Part-time $25.98 - $31.59 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Bilingual CPR Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License Experience working with children First Aid Certification Working with students
Full Job Description Licenses and Certifications:
All applicants must submit a complete application on EDJOIN. Please see the EDJOIN link below- https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2273518 Overview Under general supervision, assists a certificated teacher with providing instruction to individual and/or small groups of students with learning, emotional, physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral disabilities in various subject-matter areas; provides physical care to students with severe physical disabilities; assists in implementing student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); observes, monitors, and records student performance and behavior; performs administrative functions in support of classroom activities; and performs related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: A high school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of college level coursework in child development or related field. One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience working with children with special education needs in an organized setting. A written proficiency test is required for applicants who do not meet one of the following requirements: o Verification of 48 semester units post high school, OR o Possession of an A.A. degree or higher Employment is contingent upon satisfactory Physical Strength Testing results. Bilingual skills may be required
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid California driver's license. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency may be required for certain departments. Successfully complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training by the end of probationary period and renew annually. Applications will only be considered complete when the EDJOIN application is complete (including all supplemental questions) and the attachments listed below are included. 1. Current Resume 2. A letter of introduction explaining your interest in this position.
Pay:
$25.98 - $31.59 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance