Instructional Assistant Special Education - Preschool - 0.375 FTE 17.5 hours per week

Instructional Assistant Special Education

• Preschool
• 0.375 FTE 17.5 hours per week at La Honda-Pescadero Unified Print Application Deadline 7/1/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/17/2026 Contact Natali Contreras Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $22.03 Step 1/Range 3
• Schedule A Classic PERS/ $23.33 Step 1/Range 3
• Schedule B New PERS Per Hour Add'l Salary Info prorated per FTE ; appropriate placement on the Classified Salary Schedule Length of Work Year 180 days Employment Type Part Time About the Employer The La Honda Pescadero Unified School District provides PreK-12 educational and community support for the children, families, and South Coast communities of La Honda, Pescadero, Loma Mar, and San Gregorio.

From coastal frontage to the Santa Cruz Mountains ridge tops, LHPUSD serves the academic needs of approximately 300 students spread across 160 square miles, the largest San Mateo County school district geographically, simultaneously serving the smallest student population. Powered by volunteerism and community giving, this remoteness and diversity of families and ecosystems give our district schools their personality and character. Job Summary Job Summary Who We Are We are a diverse district on the South Coast of San Mateo County. Spanning over 165 square miles of beaches, fields, creeks and redwoods, we serve 300 students in three schools PreK-12th grade. We are proud of our diversity with 66% of our students identifying as Latinx and./or multiple races with 37% of our students identified as multi-lingual learners. Who We Want We seek a candidate who believes that all students have the ability to achieve. A candidate who is excited to work with families, students, and staff to create an outstanding instructional experience and supportive environment that reflects this belief. We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission and ready to examine and combat systemic inequities. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of learners.

Location:

Pescadero Elementary Preschool Workdays:

180-day employee

Schedule:

5 days per week Monday through Friday Provide instructional support for preschool-aged children, including students with special needs, and assist teachers with classroom organization, supervision and instructional activities. May include personal care tasks, such as diapering, as needed. Job Description /

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POSITION DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT/SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSIFICATION

Classified SALARY:

Range 3

WORK YEAR:

180 days

DEFINITION

Under the supervision of the Principal or Superintendent, the Instructional Assistant provides instructional support for individual students or small groups of students, and assists certificated personnel with instructional organization and activities. The Instructional Assistant/Special Education provides instructional support for students with special needs in RSP and SDC programs.

SUPERVISOR

The Instructional Aide is supervised by the Principal or Superintendent, in collaboration with certificated personnel.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with State and federal requirements.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties:

• Assists certificated personnel to support instruction of individual students and small groups of students
• Directs routine activities to reinforce instruction in academic and self help skills
• Helps to monitor students' academic progress
• Assists in preparing instructional materials
• Assists in maintaining a safe and suitable learning environment
• Assists in supervising students on study trips and during other school activities
• Assists in communicating with parents
• Helps to maintain files and student records
• Assists in providing program modifications and accommodations
• Assists in providing transition activities
• Assists with the IEP procedures

Other Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

This is a moderate stress level position in a classroom and school environment. It requires physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone and business machines (including computer and calculator); vision sufficient to read printed materials; hearing sufficient to conduct in-person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard at normal conversational distance; physical agility to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (classroom, office, school site to school site), drive an automobile, and respond to emergency situations; physical strength to lift 25 pounds; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make valid judgments and decisions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of:

• Academic subject areas to be able to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written
• General concepts of child growth, development and behavior Ability to:
• Assist students one on one and in small groups
• Maintain an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward children
• Assist in the management of student behavior and maintaining classroom discipline through positive reinforcement strategies
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain a neat and orderly learning environment Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent; and AA degree or higher; or completion of two years (48 units) of college credits
• First aid and CPR training Desirable Qualifications
• Experience in an instructional setting
• Experience in working with diverse groups
• Experience in Special Education
• Proficiency in Spanish, both oral and written, highly desirable Requirements /

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 ECE Units or Child Development Coursework
• Ability to work under the supervision of certificated staff Letter of Introduction Resume Requirements /

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 ECE Units or Child Development Coursework
• Ability to work under the supervision of certificated staff Letter of Introduction Resume Comments and Other Information Desired Qualifications
• Experience working with young children and/or students with special needs
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability desired Comments and Other Information Desired Qualifications
• Experience working with young children and/or students with special needs
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