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Special Education Paraprofessional

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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

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Special Education Paraprofessional at Helix Charter High School Print Application Deadline 9/21/2026 3:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/4/2026 Contact Roy Brown 6196441940 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $28.82
  • $40.03 Per Hour Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Full Time, Temporary About the Employer Helix Charter High School is a comprehensive high school, located in La Mesa, California, a suburb of San Diego. Helix has served its community as a traditional public high school from 1951
  • 1996, then as a public charter school from 1998 to present.
Helix was the first public comprehensive high school in California to convert to a charter high school, and while much about the educational program has changed to best serve the student population, the tradition of the school has remained. Helix boasts a history of academic excellence; outstanding arts, athletics, and activities; and it continues to serve as a community school, while welcoming those in the surrounding areas through its charter status.
A STRONG MISSION
Helix Charter High School provides a comprehensive education that prepares all students to graduate college-ready and equipped to reach their personal and academic potential.
A CLEAR VISION
In a college preparatory environment, Helix Charter High School strives to close the achievement gap through effective collaboration and innovative practices.
OUR MAIN PURPOSE
Our Main Purpose is to provide students with powerful learning experiences that help them gain the knowledge, skills, and insights that enable our students to make connections that transform their relationship to self, others, and the world.
TITLE IX NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Helix prohibits sex discrimination including sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions regarding sex discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. The contact information for the Title IX Coordinator, Helix's Title IX notice of nondiscrimination, and additional information regarding your rights under Title IX are available on the Helix website at: www.helixcharter.net/titleix Job Summary Job Summary Helix is looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional for the purpose of assisting in the supervision and instruction of students in Special Education under the supervision of a certificated teacher in a special education and/or general education classroom; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; and providing clerical support to teachers. Paraprofessionals in this classification provide direct academic support to students and teachers in service of student learning. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • At least two (2) letters of recommendation dated within the previous 12 months Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Requirements / Qualifications
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • At least two (2) letters of recommendation dated within the previous 12 months Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Comments and Other Information Six months to one year working with students, competency in classroom management, and comfort with speaking to large groups of people. Minimum of 48 units of college credits Bachelor's Degree preferred Comments and Other Information Six months to one year working with students, competency in classroom management, and comfort with speaking to large groups of people. Minimum of 48 units of college credits Bachelor's Degree preferred Links Related To This Job Helix At A Glance CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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