Instructional Support Associate-Health/Driver (Full-Time), Buhach/Itinerant, Special Education bei Merced County Office of Education

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.

Under the direction of the School Nurse, the Instructional Support Associate – Health/Driver performs specialized health care procedures and executes medical orders/instructions for the physical care of special needs students assigned to school programs. Performs a variety of routine tasks to assist and care for children. Operates a motor/transportation vehicle as required.

Applicants who meet both education and experience may be invited for Proficiency testing unless already compliant.

1. COMPLETE online application 2. Resume 3. HS Diploma/Equivalent 4. Unofficial College Transcripts (if you have over 48 college units completed or completed an AA degree) OR Satisfactory results from a Proficiency test 5. EXPERIENCE: 1 year of experience working with children/students in an educational setting 6. Requires valid First Aid and CPR certifications (must have)

max entry @ $25.17

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. 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.