Itinerant Instructional Assistant - Special Ed Heritage, Brentwood

Job Title

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. This position may work at various sites and with various students, depending on the needs of the Special Education program. This position will support a Behavior intensive classroom.

Requirements:
• 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: (1) verification of 48 semester units post high school OR (2) possession of an AA degree or higher.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory Physical Strength Testing results.
• Bilingual skills may be required. Licenses and

Certifications:

• 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.
• Valid California driver's license. This position will support a Behavior intensive classroom and this position may work at various sites and with various students, depending on the needs of the Special Education program. Abilities

Required:

• Ability to work in varied settings with a variety of personnel.
• Travel to locations throughout Contra Costa County.
• Accept assignments throughout the Special Education program as requested.

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

The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call .