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
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: 6 months of experience working with and/or driving students
Applicants who meet both education and experience may be invited for Proficiency testing unless already compliant.

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

If unable to attach the required documents to the application, please email KNevatt@mcoe.org, or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room A-2). Please indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached to your application.

• Resume (6 months of experience working with and/or driving students/children)

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.