Instructional Assistant - Autism -Special Services Program

Job Title

Instructional Assistant - Autism - Special Services Program  at El Dorado County Office of Education

Final date to receive applications:
Continuous

Date Posted: 1/5/2026

Taylor Gautschi

Phone:

Number of Openings: 17

Salary:
Pay Range $21.59 - $26.75 Per Hour

Add’l Salary Info: EDCOE pays $600/month toward medical (prorated for less than full time); no cost dental, life insurance, EAP, long term disability; vision $4.87/month;
CalPERS retirement.

Length of Work Year: 5 days per week, 10 months per year, hours may vary

Employment Type:

Part Time

Mandatory Testing:
Testing information will be sent to candidates as they are screened in.

Interviews:
Inter Views are held biweekly over the Zoom app. Please contact Taylor Gautschi for the next scheduled interview date.

At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children.

Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.

We are hiring in the following geographic regions:
El Dorado Hills to Camino. The El Dorado County Office of Education accepts applications for Instructional Assistant
- Autism - Special Services Program, on a year round basis, with no Final date to receive applications. This posting will be used to create an eligibility list. This list will be used for current and future openings. Purpose Statement:
Under supervision of Director of Special Services or designee, provide one-on-one or small-group instruction to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD); present instructional material; complete routine clerical duties. This position is distinguished by knowledge of and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH, and other methods of instruction commonly used with students who have ASD.
Please note that all applicants must pass a multiple-choice exam and, if hired, must successfully complete a 50-pound lift assessment by one of our approved providers.

• Experience:
  
  Experience working with children in an educational or other structured setting, preferably with students with disabilities. Successful completion of the EDCOE Instructional Assistant-Autism exam.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or the equivalent, and two years of college (48 units), or A.A. degree (or higher), or pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. Training in Applied Behavioral Analysis Techniques, TEACCH Techniques, and behavior management strategies. All applicants are required to pass testing in order to be placed on an eligibility list.

Please Include The Following Attachments With Your Completed Application:

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (One current letter - within the last two years)
• Resume

The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Matt Murphy, at . For more information on Title IX, please visit EDCOE Title IX Information.

Links Related To This Job:

• About our Special Services Program
• Title IX Information
• EDCOE Website

CalPERS Links

• CalPERS Retirement Benefits

Note:

Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.