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Paraeducator Special Ed - Hughes (QSS 4560)

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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

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Paraeducator Special Ed - Hughes (QSS 4560) at Santa Clara Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/8/2026 Contact Corina Britton 408-423-2164 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $28.96 - $36.99 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Benefits may include dental, vision, medical, paid holidays, paid vacation Length of Work Year 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, 185 days, 10 months per year, work hours 8:00 am to 2:30 pm
Employment Type Part Time Location:
Hughes Elementary School Start Date:
ASAP Salary Grade:
15A About the Employer Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support students by providing an engaging and equitable education where each student reaches their full potential and is prepared for work and life. SCUSD's core value embodies five elements that support our students:
  • Excellence and Continuous Improvement
  • Equity and Social Justice
  • Student Voice and Empowerment
  • Communication, Empathy, Respect
  • Collaboration We encourage you to model our mission and core values through your work in Santa Clara Unified School District.
Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051 View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications This position requires the candidate to have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR the ability to demonstrate, through a formal local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or readiness in those subjects, as appropriate). Testing TBD. You will be working with preschool school age special education students and will provide individual services and support for these students per their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Qualifications:
Candidate must be a high school graduate and have knowledge of principles and practices relating to Special Education, subjects taught in District schools, and principles and techniques of providing instructional assistance in a variety of subject areas. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary, as well as good oral and written communication skills are essential. Maintaining a current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires the candidate to have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR the ability to demonstrate, through a formal local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or readiness in those subjects, as appropriate). Testing TBD. You will be working with preschool school age special education students and will provide individual services and support for these students per their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Qualifications:
Candidate must be a high school graduate and have knowledge of principles and practices relating to Special Education, subjects taught in District schools, and principles and techniques of providing instructional assistance in a variety of subject areas. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary, as well as good oral and written communication skills are essential. Maintaining a current CPR and First Aid certification is required. Comments and Other Information
  • Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates. Comments and Other Information
  • Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates.
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  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Other Retirement and Savings