Instructional Assistant - Special Education #2627-0085 (O'Hara Park, Oakley)

Job Summary 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. Requirements / Qualifications 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. Valid California Driver's License. A written proficiency test is required for applicants who do not meet one of the following requirements: Verification of 48 semester units post high school, OR Possession of an A.A. degree or higher Employment is contingent upon satisfactory Physical Strength Testing results. Bilingual skills may be required. 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. Letter of Introduction (A current letter of introduction explaining your interest in this position.) Resume (Current Resume) #J-18808-Ljbffr Contra Costa County Office of Education