Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Special Ed Aide
Career Insights for Teacher Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on California data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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
Special Ed Aide
Tulare City Elementary School District
Not Available At This Time - Tulare, California This job is also posted in Tulare City School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5916596
Application Deadline:
Sep 14, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE
DESCRIPTION
OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the building Principal, assist students who have been identified as having special needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Cooperates with staff to accomplish the District's priorities and expectations
Assists with the preparation of instructional materials; monitor and record student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned
Assists in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students
Assists students in various areas including cognitive, gross, and fine motor skills, critical life skills, academic learning, social and leisure skills, physical development, behavior, and personal hygiene
Assists in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques; observe and assist in controlling behavior of students according to approved procedures; assist in the shaping of social behavior
Assists students in building self-esteem and development of a value system; assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance
Participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and parent conferences as assigned
Assists with the provision and use of audio-visual materials and equipment
Assists in yard duty and cafeteria duty
Does other related duties as assigned by the building principal
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Ability to meet physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
Passage of CODESP Exam or equivalent test, or 48 units from an institute of higher learning, or AA/AS degree
Minimum typing ability
KNOWLEDGE OF
Clerical skills, i.e., typing, filing, recording and maintaining records
Functions and procedures specific to the classroom environment
Needs and requirements of students
Basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques
SKILL TO
Read, write and type at a sufficient level to successfully perform the required duties
Follow written and oral instructions
Organize a task and carry to completion with efficient use of time
Possess effective communication skills
Demonstrate an interest in and ability to work with youngsters
Maintain a harmonious working relationship with teachers. Student, parents and other employees
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
Ability to:
Hear and understand speech at normal levels
See and read notes, memos and printed material
Write legible reports
Bend, twist, kneel and stoop
Lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds
Reach in all directions
Speak clearly and effectively
Sit on the floor and stand for extended periods of time
EXPERIENCE
Recent experience working with children or youth groups is desirable
WORK YEAR
The work year is one hundred eighty (180) days, plus paid holidays, plus paid vacation
Update:
August 9, 2022
Update:
September 9, 2014
Board adopted: September 14, 1999
Position Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
$21.59 to $27.62 Per Hour