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Special Education Assistant I - IEP @ Northgate High School - Job# 5409
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What they do
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
Job Description
Special Education Assistant I
- IEP @ Northgate High School
- Job# 5409
Mt. Diablo Unified School District
Northgate High - Walnut Creek, California This job is also posted in MDUSD School Spring
Job Details
Job ID:
5911232
Application Deadline:
Sep 16, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
CLASS TITLE
SPECIAL
EDUCATION ASSISTANT I/IEP
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
6 Hours Daily (M-F)
DAYS WORKED
193 Calendar Days
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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 needs
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 and 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 of the position 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
Mt.
DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 11/02
Position Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
$21.85 to $29.30 Per Hour