Substitute Instructional Assistant ($23.56 - $24.74 per hour -Contra Costa County)

About the Employer

The Contra Costa County Office of Education is a unique agency. One of 58 counties in the state of California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public school student population in the state.

Officially established in 1932, the CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of our county's most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges.

CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county's 261 schools or 18 school districts.

These services range from budget approval and fiscal support, to technology infrastructure and communication support. In addition, CCCOE provides some of the best, high level professional development opportunities for educators in the entire state.

The County Office of Education is an essential part of Contra Costa's outstanding public school system. Overall, our county's students rank high on virtually every measure of achievement - from test scores to college entrance rates.

For more information about the County Office's programs and services, we invite you to visit our website at www.cccoe.k12.ca.us

Job Summary

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 Mt.

McKinley, Byron 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

Requirements / Qualifications

Educational requirements :

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A written proficiency test will be 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

Previous job-related experience is preferred.

Supplemental questions are included in the online application.

Comments and Other Information

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 (925) 942-3387.