Teacher Assistant, Special Education

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The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) believes quality education is a vital priority for the students and citizens of Placer County.

We work in partnership with the 16 local school districts and one community college district in Placer County to equip every child with a first-class education to succeed in a global economy, to appreciate the cultural, social and historical resources of their community, and to be active participants in civic responsibilities.

VISION

The vision of the Placer County Superintendent of Schools and the Placer County Board of Education is to provide exemplary leadership and service to schools, parents, and the community as we work together to provide a globally competitive, comprehensive, rigorous and relevant education to all students.

• Read more about the Placer County Office of Education's vision, mission and strategic goals.

View the Placer County Office of Education Digital Annual Report.

PCOE’s role includes approval of local school district budgets to ensure sound fiscal operation, reviewing and approving Local Control Accountability Plan​​s (LCAPs), and developing professional development and educational opportunities for educators. In addition to providing services to local school districts, PCOE also operates educational programs that provide services directly to students such as special education programs for students with rare disabilities and alternative education programs for students who have been expelled or probation referred.

General Purpose

Part-Time

A Teacher Assistant - Special Education is responsible to the County Superintendent and

works under the direct supervision of the designated manager(s). Provides support to assist special education certificated teaching staff with instructing and assisting students having a variety of complex communicative or physical disabilities and performs a variety of general classroom assistance duties.

Requirements / Qualifications

Pursuant to current Ed. Code 45330, this position requires one of the following to qualify for the position :

1. Completion of 60 Semester Units (2 years of study) at an institution of higher education

2. Possession of an Associate's Degree or Higher

3. Passing of a local assessment in Reading / Writing and Mathematics (which will be conducted on the day of the interview)

a. Math knowledge will consist of basic fractions, percentages, word problems, etc.. (equal to that of a high school student requirement)

b. Reading / Writing will consist of comprehension, proper language, etc (equal to that of a high school student requirement)

Applicants may be tested.

If hired, must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License

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About the Employer

Welcome to Placer County Office of Education!

Thank you for your interest in joining our PCOE family! We offer an incredible range of job opportunities, supporting programs and services to support the 16 school districts located throughout Placer County, in addition to the programs we run through our office. The vision of the Placer County Superintendent of Schools and the Placer County Board of Education is to provide exemplary leadership and service to schools, students, parents and the community as we work together to provide a globally competitive, comprehensive, rigorous and relevant education to all students (including Special Education and At-Risk).

Placer County Office of Education is an educational leader and a valuable and respected resource in fiscal practices, educational programs, and student services. We achieve this by developing and implementing innovative educational and administrative programs to advance regional priorities, and we foster collaborative partnerships among educational agencies and community-based organizations to promote a prosperous region.

We are seeking talented individuals (both Classified and Certificated staff) that want to join a team that works hard, has opportunities for career growth, and believes in providing a workplace and a cause that people are proud to be a part of. Placer County is also an excellent choice to live, and was recently ranked #1 in quality of life in California.

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Additional Placer County Office of Education Information

PCOE Salary Schedules

PCOE Benefits

PCOE Job Descriptions

Comments and Other Information

The County Board and County Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. County Office programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquires / complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Colleen Slattery at 1400 W Stanford Ranch Road Rocklin, CA 95765 (530) 889-5952 or by email at cslattery@placercoe.org

Placer County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer