Special Education Assistant II - IEP @ Bridge Program

Special Education Assistant II - IEP @ Bridge Program #3737

Mt. Diablo Unified School District Bridge Prog (Sped Post Sec) - Concord, California

Job : 5388547

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 23, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 Final date to receive applications for your application to be considered.

Work Hours: 6 Hours per day

Days Worked: 193 Days

DEFINITION: Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing specialized instructional support services in various pre K-12 and adult emotionally disturbed, autistic, behavioral, bilingual, full inclusion or assistive technology special education settings; and performs other related duties as required.

• Communicate regularly with other members of the instructional team regarding daily performance of the student
• Under supervision works with assigned student in a group or on an individual basis assisting with specific instructional tasks and accommodating the special needs of the individual student
• Assist assigned student with special needs in learning or using special equipment of instructional media
• Assist assigned student with special needs in learning or using special tests
• Assist assigned student 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
• Escort assigned student with special needs to and from buses and in the transferring of students to and from classrooms and events
• Encourage and assist assigned student with special needs in communicating and engaging in social activities such as field trips and extra curricular activities
• Supervises assigned student with special needs in snack and lunch activities and outdoor/campus activities
• Assist assigned student with special needs in learning gross motor skills and teaching independent mobility
• Support assigned student of diverse levels and types of disabilities, gender, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Maintain and prepare records and performs clerical duties related to special education programs
• May lift and move assigned student with special needs
• Assist in teaching assigned student self-feeding skills and grooming and dressing skills
• Assist in the toileting of assigned student frequently involving lifting and cleaning of student, diapering; supervises teenage student in the use of sanitary supplies
• May assist with community based instruction
• May be required to travel from location to location

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 holdappropriate certification for the position. Commitment to complete required training courses or in-services within the first six months of being hired/promoted.

• 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
• General needs relative to students who are physically challenged and/or severely emotionally disturbed students
• Techniques of learning reinforcement and behavior modification for students
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students with special needs

• Applying special instructional or communication procedures
• Following oral and written directions
• Communicating clearly both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents
• Reading, writing and arithmetic
• Keeping school and student matters confidential
• Understanding and appropriately responding to the needs of all students and to posses a genuine liking for students

• Perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation
• Learn and interpret rules, policies, regulations and procedures

• A valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Ability to meet proficiency requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notice (i.e. Mandated…