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Instructional Assistant II, Special Education (Posting #3792-BHS)

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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.

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Job Description

Instructional Assistant II, Special Education (Posting #3792-BHS) at San Mateo Union High School District Print Application Deadline 9/17/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/3/2026 Contact Patricia Herron Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $34.00
  • $41.
33 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info 2026-27
CSEA Salary Schedule:
Range 36, Step A
  • $34.
00 per hour Length of Work Year School Days (183 days) plus 14 paid holidays & paid vacation allowance; 30 hours per week position
Employment Type Part Time Location:
Burlingame 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. Perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management and classroom instruction of special education students; assist students with performing academic daily living and special health care activities as assigned; and perform related duties as assigned. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Cover Letter Resume Valid CPR and First Aid Certification Qualifications
  • Education/Training Experience:
  • Completion of two years of higher education study.
  • Possession of an Associate's or higher level degree.
  • Pass a local assessment that demonstrates knowledge of, and the ability to assist, teaching reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Two (2) years of experience tutoring students or working as a teachers' aid in a classroom.
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Resume Valid CPR and First Aid Certification Qualifications
  • Education/Training Experience:
  • Completion of two years of higher education study.
  • Possession of an Associate's or higher level degree.
  • Pass a local assessment that demonstrates knowledge of, and the ability to assist, teaching reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Two (2) years of experience tutoring students or working as a teachers' aid in a classroom.
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) 558-2209 > 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) 558-2209 > 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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