Instructional Support Assistant I (Full Time), Special Education Department - Galen Clark Preschool, Merced at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation before the deadline date will be considered for interviews. The following must be submitted by the deadline date: *Complete online application *Resume *Unofficial College Transcripts (if you have over 48 college units completed or completed AA degree) *OPTIONAL: Letters of Recommendation ((3 recent letters; DATED & SIGNED within the past 18 months)) -Upon hire must present TB clearance, high school diploma, official transcripts, H-6 DMV printout, CA driver license, and proof of auto insurance liability. Applicants who meet both education and experience may be invited for Proficiency testing, unless already compliant. Must pass pre-employment strength test upon hire. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: Denisse Soto or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the teacher, the Instructional Support Assistant I – Driver assists in carrying out educational plans for individual students. Performs a variety of routine tasks to assist and care for children assigned to school programs. Transports students to and from school and on field trips as required. Provides direct care, supervision, and support of the children in a regular and/or special education classroom setting. Maintains and prepares classroom materials, records, and assigned student files. Provides instructional assistance that reinforces learning to students. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Satisfactory results from pre-employment physical required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and satisfactory results from a proficiency exam, and six months of experience working with and/or driving students.). LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: New employees must pass proficiency test & requires satisfactory results from pre-employment strength tests. Proof of valid CA driver's license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law; insurable by MCOE carrier. DMV Driving record printout required at time of hire. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications, including submitting all required documents. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation before the deadline date will be considered for interviews. The following must be submitted by the deadline date: *Complete online application *Resume *Unofficial College Transcripts (if you have over 48 college units completed or completed AA degree) *OPTIONAL: Letters of Recommendation ((3 recent letters; DATED & SIGNED within the past 18 months)) -Upon hire must present TB clearance, high school diploma, official transcripts, H-6 DMV printout, CA driver license, and proof of auto insurance liability. Applicants who meet both education and experience may be invited for Proficiency testing, unless already compliant. Must pass pre-employment strength test upon hire. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: Denisse Soto or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the teacher, the Instructional Support Assistant I – Driver assists in carrying out educational plans for individual students. Performs a variety of routine tasks to assist and care for children assigned to school programs. Transports students to and from school and on field trips as required. Provides direct care, supervision, and support of the children in a regular and/or special education classroom setting. Maintains and prepares classroom materials, records, and assigned student files. Provides instructional assistance that reinforces learning to students. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Satisfactory results from pre-employment physical required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and satisfactory results from a proficiency exam, and six months of experience working with and/or driving students.). LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: New employees must pass proficiency test & requires satisfactory results from pre-employment strength tests. Proof of valid CA driver's license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law; insurable by MCOE carrier. DMV Driving record printout required at time of hire. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications, including submitting all required documents. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Application Deadline
10/18/2021 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/4/2021
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$15.00 per hour, Grade 107 of the Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule (CSS)
Length of Work Year
6.5 hours per day; 182 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Program
Preschool Specialist Program (PSP)(RSG)
Location
Galen Clark Preschool, Merced
Hours
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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PERMANENT MCOE EMPLOYEES
This position is only available to current, permanent employees.