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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $36,479/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Palos Verdes Estates, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/18/2026

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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

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Job Description

Example of Duties:

Under supervision, will work to support the design and implementation of education and related services for special needs students. Will provide instructional assistance to individuals or groups of special education students in a special education class or when mainstreamed into regular classrooms; will assist special education and regular education students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, physical education periods and other activities. Must be willing to enhance knowledge of research based best practice methods in special education and at all times demonstrate integrity, respect for diversity and follow other standards of ethical conduct. Will provide assistance with K-12 curriculum; prepare instructional material, work areas and operate educational equipment. Required to perform a variety of clerical duties while maintaining confidentiality. Will assist and train students with special and daily living activities, including personal hygiene and bathroom assistance. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Will perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Preference will be given to applicants who hold a BA and have experience working directly with students with special needs. Must have knowledge of Special Education principles and practices. Required to have a patient, understanding and receptive attitude toward children with special needs, including those with disruptive emotional/behavioral characteristics. Must work independently and consistently use good judgment. Must be dependable and punctual. Maintaining effective relationships with all those contacted in the course of work is essential. Applicant pool for the 2026-2027 School Year Please complete an Application and submit it along with a resume via Edjoin.

org https:

//www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2245799

Application Deadline:

Thursday, October 1, 2026 (3:00pm) Positions will be filled as applications are received.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$2,518.50 - $3,065.25 per month

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person