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 teacher, the Instructional Support Assistant I assists in carrying out educational plans for individual students. Performs a variety of routine tasks to assist and care for children assigned to school programs. Transports students to and from school and on field trips as required. Provides direct care, supervision, and support of the children in a regular and/or special education classroom setting. Maintains and prepares classroom materials, records, and assigned student files. Provides instructional assistance that reinforces learning to students.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED:
The following must be submitted by the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position:
*COMPLETE online application
*Resume
*Unofficial College Transcripts (if you have over 48 college units completed or completed AA degree) OR Satisfactory results from a Proficiency test

Applicants who meet both education and experience may be invited for Proficiency testing, unless already compliant.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Satisfactory results from pre-employment physical required. Must pass prior to employment.
-HS Diploma/Equivalent
-Satisfactory results from a Proficiency Exam OR 48 semester units of college coursework.
-6 months experience working with and/or driving students

UPON HIRE MUST PRESENT:
TB clearance, High School Diploma, Official Transcripts

If unable to attach required documents to application, please email Jeannie at JeFlores@mcoe.org or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room A-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed for the 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 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.