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SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS
Special Education & Educational Opportunities

There is a CONTINUING NEED for qualified individuals to work in educational programs offered by the Contra Costa County Office of Education as substitute instructional assistants when regular classified staff is absent.

Substitute Instructional Assistants assist teachers in a comprehensive learning environment which utilizes a highly structured behavior management system, while assisting students with communication, self-help, vocational, and academic skills. 

Special Education Programs - The CCCOE provides a full range of services designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities from birth to age 22 at locations throughout the county. Classroom settings include fully integrated sites on regular school campuses, community-based instruction, and special centers. Assignments may include assisting student with personal hygiene, feeding, toileting and changing diapers. Lifting is required in all special education classrooms.

For more information, visit: http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/stsvcs/special_ed.html

Court School Programs - The CCCOE operates two court school educational programs. Mt. McKinley is located at Juvenile Hall in Martinez and Delta Vista is located at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Center in Byron. Students receive standards-based academic coursework in preparation of attaining high school diplomas or preparing for the High School Equivalency Test.  

Community School Programs - The Golden Gate Community School program has four classrooms throughout the county. Students receive instruction that is transferable to the student’s home district. There is an emphasis on improving academic performance, exhibiting appropriate behavior, showing respect and exhibiting self-control, all while learning standard curriculum and developing individual talents, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

For more information, visit www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/stsvcs/court_community.html

QUALIFICATIONS
* A high school diploma or equivalent is required. (Please submit copy)

* 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 A.A. degree or higher.

* Valid California driver’s license is required.

* Employment is contingent upon satisfactory Physical Strength Testing results.

* Provisions of the Education Code require new employees to present evidence of freedom from tuberculosis. (Tests must have been conducted within 60 days prior to employment.)

* CCCOE will also obtain verification of employment from former employers.

WORK SCHEDULE
Substitute positions have flexible work days, approximately 6 to 6.5 hours per day. Wednesdays at most sites are 4 hours per day.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work as assigned by the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Lifting and carrying students as assigned by the position.
Pushing children in wheelchairs as assigned by the position.


HAZARDS:
Cleaning chemicals.
Bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.