Join Our Team as a Special Education Instructional Assistant! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Do you have a heart for helping others and a drive to see them succeed? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! This is an open recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill vacant positions for the 2026

•2027 school year.

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

•Special Education (Mild/Moderate) $20.75

•$25.20 BASIC

FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assist certificated staff in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students with mild to moderate disabilities in a classroom setting; assist students with developing behavioral skills; perform a variety of instructional support activities to assist students in learning curriculum. Current positions work 205 days per year at a school site; anticipated hours will be 6 hours per day, five days per week.

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

•Special Education (Moderate/Severe) $20.75

•$25.20 BASIC

FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assist certificated staff in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students with severe physical and/or cognitive disabilities in a classroom setting, job site and/or community based program; assist students with daily living activities and developing behavioral skills; perform a variety of instructional support activities to assist students in learning curriculum. Current positions work 205 days per year at a school site; anticipated hours will be 6 hours per day, five days per week.

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

•Special Education (Behavioral Intervention) $21.78

•$26.48 BASIC

FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assist certificated staff in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students with significant aggressive and/or other behavioral difficulties in a classroom setting, job site and/or community based program; assist students with daily living activities and developing behavioral skills; perform a variety of instructional support activities to assist students in learning curriculum. Current positions work 205 days per year at a school site; anticipated hours will be 6 hours per day, five days per week.

•Join Us and Make a Difference! This is more than just a job; it's a chance to shape futures and touch lives. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey and be a part of something truly special, we want to hear from you! Please go to our website to apply: http://schooljobs.com/careers/carlsbadusd

•Only applications submitted online through the website above will be considered. Do not send resumes in lieu of an application.

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Entrance Qualifications:

Certificates:

Possession of valid First Aid and Child/Infant/Adult CPR certificates issued by a recognized agency. Online certificates accepted through redcross.org or a-b-cpr.com.

AND NCLB

Option 1: Completion of at least 48 semester units of study at an accredited college or have obtained an Associates (or higher) degree. OR NCLB Option 2: Complete and pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness. Some of the positions are eligible for employee shared contributions toward health, dental, vision, and life. The district also pays for sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays.

OUR MISSION

We provide every student an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment.

OUR CORE VALUES

Integrity Excellence Respect Accountability Carlsbad Unified School District aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20.75

•$26.48 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person