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Instructional Assistant II, Special Education (Posting #3792-BHS)
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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
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.
CSEA Salary Schedule:
Range 36, Step A- $34.
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 QualificationsEducation/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 QualificationsEducation/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.
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 EquityAR0415.1
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.
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.
Office Address:
650 N. Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94401Telephone:
(650) 558-2299 Comments and Other InformationSMUHSD 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 EquityAR0415.1
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.
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.