Instructional Aide - Special Education

Position Details

Part‑time openings (10 months/30 hours per week). Salary placement:
Range 15 of the CSEA Salary Schedule "B", starting at step 1 ($20.77 per hour).

Under the supervision of an administrator, performs a variety of instructional activities; assists in conducting intensified learning or physical education experiences for individuals with exceptional needs (IWENs); performs clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.

• High‑school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• AND one of the following:
  • Minimum 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework.
  • Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing, and mathematics.

One year of paid or volunteer experience within an educational or child‑care setting, preferably serving special education students.

Successfully complete a physical examination. Absence of back problems or any other physical impairments that might preclude the performance of physical labor or lifting.

• English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Basic arithmetical concepts.
• Student behavior management techniques and strategies.
• Learning problems of children with special educational needs.
• Concepts of child development and child behavior characteristics.
• Simple record‑keeping and record management.
• Public education goals and objectives.
• Basic housekeeping methods.

• Learn and utilize simple methods and procedures in an instructional setting.
• Perform simple clerical tasks and operate standard office machines and computers.
• Effectively utilize training received on the job.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted and over 50 lbs with assistance.
• Tolerate strong odors.
• Work well with children.