Instructional Assistant I, Special Education (Posting #3793-SMHS) at San Mateo Union High School District Print Application Deadline 9/21/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/8/2026 Contact Yvonne Shiu (650) 558-2300 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $31.58

• $38.

39 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info 2026-27

CSEA Salary Schedule:

Range 33, Step A

• $31.

58 per hour Length of Work Year School Days (183 days) plus 14 paid holidays & paid vacation allowance; 27.5 hours per week position

Employment Type Part Time Location:

San Mateo High School Job Summary Job Summary Under general supervision, assist teachers or other certificated staff in the instructional support and supervision of individual students and/or small groups of students in a variety of subject areas; monitor student behavior and performance; and perform classroom related clerical duties as assigned. The emphasis of the position is on providing direct assistance to students, not on clerical support. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Cover Letter Resume Valid CPR and First Aid Certification Qualifications

• Education/Training Experience:

• Equivalent to high school diploma. Completion of two years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate's or higher level degree, OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
• One (1) year of experience tutoring students or working as a teachers' aid in a classroom.
• Successful experience demonstrating tact, courtesy, positive attitude and maintaining cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Child development education course is preferred.

Requirements / Qualifications

Cover Letter Resume Valid CPR and First Aid Certification Qualifications

• Education/Training Experience:

• Equivalent to high school diploma. Completion of two years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate's or higher level degree, OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
• One (1) year of experience tutoring students or working as a teachers' aid in a classroom.
• Successful experience demonstrating tact, courtesy, positive attitude and maintaining cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Child development education course is preferred.

Comments and Other Information

SMUHSD EQUITY VISION

Vision:

All students will learn in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that validates, respects and honors their unique backgrounds, interests and identities.

Mission:

We will continually identify, disrupt and eliminate institutional biases and barriers to ensure that all students have the skills and knowledge to thrive physically, emotionally, and academically.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

San Mateo Union High School District is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMUHSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our Nondiscrimination in Employment policy. Please see the attached job description or the District website at www.smuhsd.org under Human Resources-Job Postings to view the District's Racial Equity Policy and Regulation as follows:

BP0415.1

Racial Equity

AR0415.1

Racial Equity

• Equity Flyer

TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

The District's Administration Regulation (AR) 4119.1/4219.12/4319.12

• Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures apply to allegations of sexual harassment involving job applicants.

The District designates the following individual(s) as the responsible employee(s) to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in accordance with

AR 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12

• Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures, as well as to oversee, investigate, and resolve sexual harassment complaints processed under the District's AR 4030
• Nondiscrimination in Employment.

The Title IX Coordinator(s)/Compliance Officer(s) may be contacted at: Kirk Black, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources and Student Services kblack@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2208 Sheliah Burnette, Director of Student Services sburnette@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2258

Office Address:

650 N. Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94401

Telephone:

(650) 558-2299 Comments and Other Information

SMUHSD EQUITY VISION

Vision:

All students will learn in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that validates, respects and honors their unique backgrounds, interests and identities.

Mission:

We will continually identify, disrupt and eliminate institutional biases and barriers to ensure that all students have the skills and knowledge to thrive physically, emotionally, and academically.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

San Mateo Union High School District is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMUHSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our Nondiscrimination in Employment policy. Please see the attached job description or the District website at www.smuhsd.org under Human Resources-Job Postings to view the District's Racial Equity Policy and Regulation as follows:

BP0415.1

Racial Equity

AR0415.1

Racial Equity

• Equity Flyer

TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

The District's Administration Regulation (AR) 4119.1/4219.12/4319.12

• Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures apply to allegations of sexual harassment involving job applicants.

The District designates the following individual(s) as the responsible employee(s) to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in accordance with

AR 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12

• Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures, as well as to oversee, investigate, and resolve sexual harassment complaints processed under the District's AR 4030
• Nondiscrimination in Employment.

The Title IX Coordinator(s)/Compliance Officer(s) may be contacted at: Kirk Black, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources and Student Services kblack@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2208 Sheliah Burnette, Director of Student Services sburnette@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2258

Office Address:

650 N. Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94401

Telephone:

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