Instructional Assistant-Special Education

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students enrolled in special education classrooms designated as Special Day Class (SDC), Transitional Opportunity Class, Resource Specialist Program (RSP) or general education classes; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs);  provide community based instructional and behavioral support to assigned students perform a variety of routine clerical duties; assist students with performing and developing proper social behavior, independent living, personal hygiene and self-help skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:  Graduation from high school and completion of a minimum of 48 semester units or an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university.
Or
Testing: Passing scores on District Paraprofessional test, within the last three (3) years.

Experience: One year of experience working with children in an organized setting or learning environment is desired.

Other: Spanish/Bilingual Desired

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid First Aid and CPR certification within six months of employment. 

WORK YEAR AND WORKING HOURS: 

Positions are 6 hours per day; 181 days per year.

SALARY:

Range 40: $21.99 to $26.72 per hour, in five steps. SDC-Mod/Severe and 1:1 assignments will receive additional 5% differential pay. Family medical and dental benefits are available at 85.71% District paid. 

TESTING INFORMATION: The District Paraprofessional test will be given by invitation only on Monday, September 28th, 2026. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to test and notified via email.