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Substitute - Instructional Assistant with Signing Skills, Special Education 2026-27

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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

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Substitute - Instructional Assistant with Signing Skills, Special Education 2026-27 at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
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This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered. Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/27/2026 Contact Lisa Anguiano Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Single Rate 19.67 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Mileage stipend for travel over 15 miles one way Length of Work Year On an on-call, as needed basis. School-year and extended school year positions. Employment Type Part Time Location San Miguel Job Summary Job Summary Assist the teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of moderately to severely handicapped special education students, ages birth to 22. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Provide routine clerical support. View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. An AA degree (or equivalent) or passage of proficiency examination in compliance with Education Code and No Child Left Behind Act. 3. Experience working with individuals with special education needs in an organized setting. 4. Valid California driver's license. 5. Sign language, braille or bilingual skills are required for some specifically identified positions. 6. First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. 7. Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance as required by California Education Code. There will be a signing skills assessment that you must pass in order to qualify for this position. Per state law, all applicants must have 48 semester units, OR an AA degree OR pass the CBEST test OR show proof of
ESSA/NCLB
compliance provided by a school district OR take an Instructional Assistant Proficiency exam. Letter(s) of Recommendation (1 minimum) NCLB Compliance (ESSA/NCLB Paraprofessional Certificate of Compliance, proof of 48 semester units or more, AA degree or higher, or copy of CBEST) Resume Requirements /
Qualifications Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. An AA degree (or equivalent) or passage of proficiency examination in compliance with Education Code and No Child Left Behind Act. 3. Experience working with individuals with special education needs in an organized setting. 4. Valid California driver's license. 5. Sign language, braille or bilingual skills are required for some specifically identified positions. 6. First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. 7. Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance as required by California Education Code. There will be a signing skills assessment that you must pass in order to qualify for this position. Per state law, all applicants must have 48 semester units, OR an AA degree OR pass the CBEST test OR show proof of
ESSA/NCLB
compliance provided by a school district OR take an Instructional Assistant Proficiency exam. Letter(s) of Recommendation (1 minimum) NCLB Compliance (ESSA/NCLB Paraprofessional Certificate of Compliance, proof of 48 semester units or more, AA degree or higher, or copy of CBEST) Resume Comments and Other Information This recruitment is to establish a Substitute pool for the position of Instructional Assistant with Signing Skills, Special Education. Positions may be for both school year and extended school year. Assignments are between 3.5 and 7 hours per day. Classrooms are located at San Miguel Candidates must meet minimum requirements of the position. Mileage stipends apply for jobs located more than 15 miles (one way) from your home. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). •Some benefits may apply. Comments and Other Information This recruitment is to establish a Substitute pool for the position of Instructional Assistant with Signing Skills, Special Education. Positions may be for both school year and extended school year. Assignments are between 3.5 and 7 hours per day. Classrooms are located at San Miguel Candidates must meet minimum requirements of the position. Mileage stipends apply for jobs located more than 15 miles (one way) from your home. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). •Some benefits may apply. Links Related To This Job Benefits Information Employee Important Information Bargaining Unit Contracts CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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