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Paraeducator Special Education Assistant: Full Time [9:00AM - 5:30PM]
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What they do
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
Paraeducator Special Education Assistant:
Full Time [9:00AM- 5:30PM] at Harmony Union School District Print Application Deadline 9/11/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/3/2026 Contact Stacy Kalember 7078741205 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Salary schedule begins at $25.
Qualifications Education, Experience and Qualifications:
- Completion of two years of higher education study (48 units), or
- A.A. or B.A. degree, or
- High school diploma or equivalent and passing formal state or local academic assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
- English in written and verbal form including the use of correct grammar, spelling and vocabulary
- Capacity of instructional support for general education subject matter content in grades TK-8
- Instructional principles and techniques used in improving student skills
- General classroom procedures and rules of conduct
- Behavioral support methods including positive intervention and behavior modification strategies required in working with children who have special needs
- Understand the needs of physically, emotionally and educationally challenged students
- Maintain cooperative relationships and relate positively to students, staff and families
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Office skills including routine record keeping, organizational techniques, computer and copy machine use
- Obtain certification in First Aid and CPR is desirable
- Safe work practices and ability to meet ADA needs:
- Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties, including lifting fifty (30) pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift in excess of eighty (60) pounds with assistance.
Qualifications Education, Experience and Qualifications:
- Completion of two years of higher education study (48 units), or
- A.A. or B.A. degree, or
- High school diploma or equivalent and passing formal state or local academic assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
- English in written and verbal form including the use of correct grammar, spelling and vocabulary
- Capacity of instructional support for general education subject matter content in grades TK-8
- Instructional principles and techniques used in improving student skills
- General classroom procedures and rules of conduct
- Behavioral support methods including positive intervention and behavior modification strategies required in working with children who have special needs
- Understand the needs of physically, emotionally and educationally challenged students
- Maintain cooperative relationships and relate positively to students, staff and families
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Office skills including routine record keeping, organizational techniques, computer and copy machine use
- Obtain certification in First Aid and CPR is desirable
- Safe work practices and ability to meet ADA needs:
- Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties, including lifting fifty (30) pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift in excess of eighty (60) pounds with assistance.