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Instructional Aide Special Education (Mild/Mod) - CMS
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$44,687 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Instructional Aide Special Education (Mild/Mod)
•CMS at Castaic Union School District Print Application Deadline 9/18/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/11/2026 Contact Renee Stewart 6612574500 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $19.66
•$20.66
Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Salary:
Range 6, Initial New Hire Placement Step 1
•3, $19.66
•$20.66 per hour Length of Work Year Tied to Student Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Site Administrator, designee or certificated teacher, assists a certificated teacher(s) in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students by performing a wide variety of academic and social skills support in the maintenance of an effective learning environment. Employees in this classification receive direct to general supervision from a certificated teacher(s) and/or school site administrator within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures. This job classification provides a variety of responsible instructional support activities to enhance the educational environment within the District and requires a high degree of positive contact with both students and certificated staff. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications 1. Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and be free of communicable diseases. Must meet district and state standards for physical and mental health. 2. High school diploma or equivalent. 3. Able to pass District Proficiency Examination. 4. Knowledge of proper English usage and grammar. 5. General clerical experience and knowledge of office machines is desirable. 6. Experience and work involving the supervision of students is desirable. 7. May require special training in toileting procedures for students in the special education program. Please attach a cover letter, current resume, and two recent letters of recommendation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please double check that your application includes current information including work history.
Requirements / Qualifications
1. Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and be free of communicable diseases. Must meet district and state standards for physical and mental health. 2. High school diploma or equivalent. 3. Able to pass District Proficiency Examination. 4. Knowledge of proper English usage and grammar. 5. General clerical experience and knowledge of office machines is desirable. 6. Experience and work involving the supervision of students is desirable. 7. May require special training in toileting procedures for students in the special education program. Please attach a cover letter, current resume, and two recent letters of recommendation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please double check that your application includes current information including work history. Comments and Other Information 183 Days Per Year, 5 hours per day, 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Comments and Other Information 183 Days Per Year, 5 hours per day, 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Links Related To This Job California Credentialing Information CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings