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Instructional Assistant - Special Education (2026-2027)
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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
- Special Education (2026-2027) at Solana Beach School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/29/2026 Contact Cheri Bene 8587947124 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $25.16
- $30.
JOB GOAL/PURPOSE
Under the supervision and direction of the Site Principal and Special Education teachers assist Special Education teachers and General Education teachers to achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students, small groups, supervising the playground, and assisting with the preparation of classroom materials. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with instructional services that directly support student learning. View Job Description Requirements / QualificationsEDUCATION REQUIRED
High school diploma or the equivalent. Two years of college (48 units), or A.A. degree (or higher), or Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Voluntary or paid experience in working with groups of children is desirable. Experience working with special education students preferred. LICENSE(S)REQUIRED
- None required. Letter of Introduction ((Letter of Intent)
- PDF) Letter(s) of Recommendation ((2 Letters of Recommendation Required)
- PDF) Resume ((Current Resume)
- PDF) Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIRED
High school diploma or the equivalent. Two years of college (48 units), or A.A. degree (or higher), or Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Voluntary or paid experience in working with groups of children is desirable. Experience working with special education students preferred. LICENSE(S)REQUIRED
- None required. Letter of Introduction ((Letter of Intent)
- PDF) Letter(s) of Recommendation ((2 Letters of Recommendation Required)
- PDF) Resume ((Current Resume)
- PDF) Comments and Other Information 30 hours per week; Medical only benefits.