Special Education Assistant (Weimar Hills School) at Placer Hills Union School District Print Application Deadline 6/23/2026 12:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/16/2026 Contact Dana Martinez 530-878-4013 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $19.37
03 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Pay dependent on experience; classified hourly salary schedule Length of Work Year 2026-27 School Year Employment Type Part Time About the Employer The district was established in 1948 and is nestled in the Sierra Foothills. Placer Hills Union School District serves approx. 750 students TK-8th grade in Meadow Vista and surrounding communities. The PHUSD is a district with a long history of strong student achievement and close partnership with the community. We strive to provide a learning environment that serves ALL students well and engages each student in meaningful learning that prepares them to become contributing, global citizens in the 21st century. This vision takes hard work. commitment, and a focus on continuous improvement. We truly are the Hidden Gem of the Foothills! Job Summary Job Summary Provide support to the Special Education program as directed by the Special Education certificated staff.
Position details:
Assist with a Disabled student at
Weimar Hills School Schedule:
Monday
- Friday 8:45 AM
- 3:15 PM Job Description /
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PRIMARY FUNCTION
Provide support to the Special Education program as directed by the Special Education certificated staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: (Basic functions include but are not limited to) Tutoring students in academic skill areas individually or in small groups. Tutor students in sensory-motor and perceptual activities. Supervise and assist students in a variety of settings (i.e., resource rooms, regular classrooms, cafeteria, playground, etc.) Work with a variety of staff in team effort. Provide support in management and discipline of students. Assists students in their arrival to and departure from school Assists students one on one with classroom and daily living skills (e.g. lifts/positions students, diapering, tube feeding, changing clothes, assisting on/off bus May provide specialized health care procedures and assist students with toileting and personal hygiene May position students in mobility assistance devices Assist in the preparation and serving of snacks and meals and feeds children unable to feed themselves, using special feeding equipment as necessary Preparation of materials and instructional settings. Other activities as designed by the Special Education teacher.
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of basic academic skills Ability to effectively communicate with both students and adults Ability to work well with a variety of people and educational settings. Pleasant personality, dependable and ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with others. Ability to operate standard office and classroom equipment including but not limited to a computer and assigned software Ability to lift 50 pounds Sufficient strength to lift non-ambulatory students, lift and move adaptive equipment, and physically control a student up to 150 pounds with assistance Sufficient body movement and mobility to demonstrate gross motor activities and climb in and out of vehicles
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma Passing score on
Minimum Proficiency Test Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge and skills of motivating, organizing and presenting academic skills activities for Special Education students. First Aid/CPR Certification Knowledge of areas of special needs unique to Special Education students (i.e., sensory motor, perceptual, etc.). Knowledge in student management and discipline techniques. College units, in-services, or aide certificate desired.
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25 Requirements / Qualifications
- Resume
- Three Professional References Requirements / Qualifications
- Resume
Three Professional References Comments and Other Information Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge and skills of motivating, organizing and presenting academic skills activities for Special Education students.
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Knowledge of areas of special needs unique to Special Education students (i.e., sensory motor, perceptual, etc.).
- Knowledge in student management and discipline techniques.
- College units, in-services, or aide certificate desired.
Comments and Other Information Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge and skills of motivating, organizing and presenting academic skills activities for Special Education students.
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Knowledge of areas of special needs unique to Special Education students (i.e., sensory motor, perceptual, etc.).
- Knowledge in student management and discipline techniques.
- College units, in-services, or aide certificate desired.
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