Instructional Assistant Specialized Care II; Special Education): Benefited Position

Position: Instructional Assistant Specialized Care II (Special Education): Benefited Position - 32.5 Hours Per Week for the
Encinitas Union Elementary

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Letter of Introduction Current Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation. All within one year and at least one from current supervisor. Applicants must have at least 48 college semester units, or an Associates Arts (AA) degree, or take and pass the District Competency Test, to be considered for the position. EUSD will provide an opportunity to test.

Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

Letter of Introduction Current Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation. All within one year and at least one from current supervisor. Applicants must have at least 48 college semester units, or an Associates Arts (AA) degree, or take and pass the District Competency Test, to be considered for the position. EUSD will provide an opportunity to test.

Comments and Other Information

The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and student-centered individuals to join our team as an Instructional Assistant, Specialized Care II (IASC II) supporting students in grades K-6 within the Special Day Class (SDC) program at Park Dale Lane Elementary School. In this important role, you will support students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional growth while helping create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will promote student independence, implement individualized supports, assist with data collection and analysis, and help foster meaningful inclusion opportunities throughout the school day. At EUSD, we believe every child can learn, grow, and thrive. We are looking for team members who are passionate about making a positive impact through collaboration, patience, and strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Join a district committed to innovation, inclusion, and educating the whole child.

Work Schedule:

32.5 hours per week;
Monday through Friday; 6.5 hours per day Salary placement dependent upon experience; up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary placement. For those who do not have at least 48 semester units or a AA Degree, we will hold the ESSA testing at the district office. Please call to  Ext.

1182 if you need to take the District test. Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PERS Retirement The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is located in the North San Diego County along the coast. It serves nine (9) Kindergarten through sixth grade schools. District's Vision:
Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all learners. District's Values:
Joy
-Through an intentional focus on the whole person, we create joyful learning environments for everyone. Belonging - We ensure everyone feels valued, affirmed and celebrated. Integrity - We practice honesty, transparency, and vulnerability to cultivate trust. Service - We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of others. Innovation - We are curious, creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex problems.

NOTE:

This posting may be closed before 6/14/2026 based on applicant pool/district needs. Successful candidates will be required to pass a fingerprint background check, physical examination, drug screening, and provide proof of a negative Tuberculin Skin Test prior to employment with Encinitas Union School District. The District will cover the cost of fingerprinting, physical examination, and drug screening. The TB test is at the applicant's expense.

Original Social Security Card and Driver's License are required. The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact:
Angelica Lopez, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, 101 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024;  Ext 1181. If you have difficulty completing your on-line application, contact EdJoin's help desk at  Remember, EdJoin does not support documents in Word format (.doc or .docx)