Special Education Assistant I - Classroom @ Valley View Elementary #5426

Mt. Diablo Unified School District

Valley View Middle - Pleasant Hill, California This job is also posted in MDUSD School Spring

Job Details

Job ID:

5928485

Application Deadline:

Sep 29, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE

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 day

Days Worked:

193

To 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 students

Under supervision works with students in a group or on an individual basis assisting with specific instructional tasks and accommodating the special needs of individual students

Assist students with special needs in learning or using special equipment of instructional media

Assist students with special needs in learning or using special tests

Assist 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 materials

Assist in the loading and unloading of students with special needs from buses and in the transferring of students to and from classrooms and events

Encourage and assist students with special needs in communicating and engaging in social activities, such as field trips and extra curricular activities

Supervises students with special needs in snack and lunch activities and outdoor/campus activities

Support students of diverse levels and types of disabilities, gender, ethnic and cultural backgrounds

May occasionally assist students with special needs in attending to personal

Maintain and prepare records and performs clerical duties related to special education programs

May assist with community based instruction

May be required to travel from location to location

Perform related duties as assigned

DESIRABLE 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 procedures

The individual differences in children

Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics

General classroom procedures, practices and equipment

Skill in:

Applying special instructional or communication procedures

Following oral and written directions

Communicating clearly both orally and in writing

Recordkeeping and providing clerical support duties

Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents

Reading, writing and arithmetic

Keeping school and student matters confidential

Ability to:

Perform the duties with or without accommodation

Learn and interpret rules, policies, regulations and procedures

Licenses and Certificates

A valid California Driver's License may be required. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid required

CSEA, Salary Range:

400

Mt.

DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 11/02

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$21.85 to $29.30 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required