What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUBSTITUTE Instructional Support Associate-Behavior Intervention, Special Education position at Merced County Office of Education?

SUBSTITUTE Instructional Support Associate-Behavior Intervention, Special Education at Merced County Office of Education

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Application Deadline

6/30/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

5/8/2026

Contact

Shaila Gutierrez

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
$20.92 - $20.92 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

pending increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

Length of Work Year

On-Call/Long-Term Available

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Various throughout Merced County (the application will let you selected which sites you are able to do.)

Hours

Requires availability Monday - Friday for a minimum of 3.5 hours but up to 6.5 hours. Specific hours will vary, but typically range from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Start Date

2026-2027 School Year

About the Employer

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.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the assigned administrator and as part of a treatment team this position implements evidence based behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs developed by a Board Certified Board Analyst (BCBA) based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in one-on-one and in group settings. (Behavioral Tech, one-on-one Instructional Aide)

Requirements / Qualifications

1. COMPLETE online application 2. Resume 3. HS Diploma/Equivalent 4. Unofficial College Transcripts (48 college units completed) OR Satisfactory results from a Proficiency test 5. EXPERIENCE: 1 year of experience working with students on an individual education plan (IEP) with physical or verbal challenging behaviors.

Applicants who meet both education and experience requirements may be invited for proficiency testing. UPON HIRE MUST PRESENT: TB clearance, High School Diploma, Official Transcripts

Resume (1 year of experience working with students on an individual education plan (IEP) with physical or verbal challenging behaviors.)

Requirements / Qualifications

Applicants who meet both education and experience requirements may be invited for proficiency testing. UPON HIRE MUST PRESENT: TB clearance, High School Diploma, Official Transcripts

Resume (1 year of experience working with students on an individual education plan (IEP) with physical or verbal challenging behaviors.)

Comments and Other Information

SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications, including submitting all required documents. All candidates will be notified via email following the 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.

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CalPERS Retirement Benefits

Salary : $21

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUBSTITUTE Instructional Support Associate-Behavior Intervention, Special Education position at Merced County Office of Education?