Special Education Assistant II

About the Employer

Welcome to Monterey Peninsula Unified School District! We are nestled in the heart of the Monterey Bay along the Central Coast of California.

Consisting of 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools as well as pre-k, alternative, and adult programs, we proudly serve the communities of Marina, Seaside, and Monterey. MPUSD is built on a solid foundation of effective instruction, positive school culture, systems of support, and collaborative leadership. Our goal is to provide exemplary service to our current and future employees.

We strive to meet your needs in a timely, courteous, and professional manner while working with integrity and compassion. MPUSD is continuously seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are interested in creating a positive learning environment for our students. We welcome you to apply and look forward to working with you.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the assigned administrator or certificated staff member, the Special Education Assistant II's perform a variety of duties in support of instructional activities for students who are enrolled in special education programs and support the instructional program for special education students. Work is performed in a classroom, community, small group, or one-to-one environment. The Special Education Assistant II applies well-developed communication skills sufficient to interact with administrators, teachers, other staff members, parents, and students in formal and informal settings.

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Requirements / Qualifications

• NCLB Compliance (Consists of: having an AA degree (or higher) or having a minimum of 48 college semester units or proof of completing the paraprofessional assessment test)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Successful applicants must obtain and/or provide the following before beginning employment: Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and/or FBI Proof of Tuberculosis clearance Social Security Card for payroll purposes Proof of eligibility to work in the United States Proof of education The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment.

MPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please visit our website https://www.mpusd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1010158&type=d&pREC_ID=1322140.

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