Long-Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional (Instructional Aide) La Mesa-Spring Valley School District | East County San Diego $23/hr, paid weekly | Monday to Friday, 6.5 to 8 hours a day | Long-term, starts ASAP | La Mesa and Spring Valley, CA Position Summary La Mesa-Spring Valley School District needs steady paraprofessionals to give Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) support to students with IEPs at its East County San Diego schools. These are long-term assignments with no set end date, so you work with the same students and classroom every day. Depending on the school, you may work 1:1 with one student or support a whole classroom. This role is also called an instructional aide, special education aide, teacher aide, or paraeducator. Some assignments add after-school hours, for up to 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities Support your students:

Work 1:1 with a student or support a classroom of students with IEPs, under the direction of the classroom teacher.

Reinforce instruction:

Help students practice the lessons the teacher has planned, at the level each student needs.

Follow behavior support plans:

Use each student's behavior plan and calm, consistent strategies to help them stay engaged and regulated.

Help with daily routines:

Support transitions, lunch, recess, and toileting. Toileting is part of every assignment.

Stay for after-school support:

Some assignments add up to 2 hours of extended student services (ESS), the district's after-school program, at the same school.

Pitch in where needed:

Prepare materials and handle classroom tasks as the teacher asks.

Qualifications Education:

An associate's degree or 48 college units.

Clearances:

A background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) and a quick TB risk assessment. Live Scan cost reimbursed in your paycheck after your 10th day worked. Experience (a big plus): Paid or volunteer work with students with special needs or IEPs, such as classroom aide, behavior technician, RBT, tutoring, or after-school programs. Behavior technicians, RBTs, and after-school staff tend to do well in this role.

Schedule & Location Location:

On-site at La Mesa-Spring Valley schools. An easy commute from El Cajon, Lemon Grove, Santee, Lakeside, and east San Diego.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 6.5 to 8 hours a day depending on the assignment, following the district calendar.

Start date:

As soon as possible. Assignments are long-term with no set end date.

Getting oriented:

You'll learn your classroom, routines, and student needs at check-in on day one.

Compensation & Benefits Pay:

$23 per hour, paid weekly every Friday.

Employment type:

W-2 employee with access to medical and 401(k) options.

Referral bonus:

$100 when you refer a friend.

Priority access:

Show up consistently and you may earn Swing Hero status, giving you first look at local requests.

Free training:

Skill-building resources to grow your confidence in the classroom.

Permit support:

If you have a bachelor's degree and want to substitute teach too, Permit Assist (https://start.swingeducation.com/permit-assist-ca-register-paid) can help you get your Emergency 30-Day Permit for free. About La Mesa-Spring Valley School District La Mesa-Spring Valley serves students in La Mesa, Spring Valley, and nearby East County San Diego communities. How to Apply Create your account: Set up your Swing profile in about 10 minutes.

Confirm your education:

We'll check using some of your provided information. Sign your offer letter, then book Live Scan right away: Results can take up to a few weeks, so booking early gets you working sooner.

Finish your hiring steps online:

TB risk assessment, I-9, payroll setup, and a short orientation.

Start your assignment:

Most new subs finish onboarding in about three weeks. Then our team will connect you with a La Mesa-Spring Valley assignment. Our support team can help with any step along the way.

Expected hours:

No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Health insurance Professional development assistance Referral program