Teacher Assistant - Special Education

About the Employer

Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) supports programs and services for the 16 school districts in Placer County and operates its own educational initiatives. PCOE aims to provide exemplary leadership and service to schools, students, parents, and the community, fostering a globally competitive, comprehensive, rigorous, and relevant education for all students, including those in Special Education and At-Risk programs. The organization values innovation, collaboration, and career growth, offering a workplace that employees are proud to be part of. Placer County is recognized for its high quality of life.

About the Role

This position reports to the County Superintendent and works under the direct supervision of designated manager(s). The Teacher Assistant provides support to special education certificated teaching staff by instructing and assisting students with a variety of complex communicative or physical disabilities. The role involves performing general classroom assistance duties.

Requirements

• Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• Paid or volunteer experience in teaching, care, or assistance of students with special needs.
• Qualification for the position requires one of the following:
  • Completion of 60 Semester Units (2 years of study) at an institution of higher education.
  • Possession of an Associate's Degree or higher.
  • Passing of a local assessment in Reading/Writing and Mathematics (conducted on the day of the interview).
• Math knowledge equivalent to high school level (basic fractions, percentages, word problems).
• Reading/Writing skills equivalent to high school level (comprehension, proper language).
• If hired, must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License.

Required Documents

• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Proof of High School Graduation
• Resume

Benefits

PCOE offers a comprehensive benefits package. For details, refer to the PCOE Benefits page.

Pay

Salary is based on the PCOE Salary Schedules.