Special Education Teaching Assistant

Special Education Teaching Assistant at Sonoma Charter School Print Application Deadline 6/15/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/13/2026 Contact Mary Reynolds 7079354232 1024 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $20-$22 Depending on Experience Length of Work Year 179 Days Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Under the general supervision of the assigned instructor, the Special Education Teaching Assistant provides instruction to individuals or small groups of students in a classroom setting and/or prepares instructional materials; and/or performs a variety of clerical duties, as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Special Education Teaching Assistants are expected to perform any combination of the following duties:

• Prepares instructional materials under the direction of and as required by the assigned supervisor;
• Observes and assists in controlling behavior of students according to school policies and regulations;
• Tutors individuals or small groups to reinforce instruction as directed and report progress or lack of progress of student performance and behavior to the assigned supervisor;
• Performs clerical and record-keeping duties such as scoring tests; maintaining records and files;
• Sets up study and work areas, displays and exhibits and operates audio-visual equipment;
• Distributes and collects paper and supplies used by children/adults for daily lessons and activities;
• Assists in the supervision of children/students on the playground, and the cafeteria.
• Operates office equipment as needed;
• Provides special assistance to children/students in relation to the results of diagnostic tests in reading, language and arithmetic/mathematics;
• Assists the assigned supervisor in caring for the health and safety of children/students;
• Brings health and safety concerns to the attention of the assigned supervisor;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

ABILITY TO

• Perform clerical duties such as filing and maintaining simple records;
• Print and write legibly;
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately;
• Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties;
• Understand and follow written and oral directions;
• Communicate effecti Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School graduate or the equivalent; Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School graduate or the equivalent; Comments and Other Information

EXPERIENCE

• Desirable qualifications include experience in working with children and/or students in an organized setting along with clerical experience.
• Experience working in an instructional setting, preferably working with students with a variety of special education needs.
• Ability to work with collaboratively with school staff serving diverse student population.

Comments and Other Information

EXPERIENCE

• Desirable qualifications include experience in working with children and/or students in an organized setting along with clerical experience.
• Experience working in an instructional setting, preferably working with students with a variety of special education needs.
• Ability to work with collaboratively with school staff serving diverse student population.

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