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Special Education Instructional Assistant
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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
Job Description
Special Education Instructional Assistant at Westmorland Union Elementary School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 9/11/2026 Contact Ana Coronado 760 344 4364 2383 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $19.58 - $26.94 Per Hour Length of Work Year 2026-2027 School Year Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of Special Education and disabled students; assists in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); assists students with performing academic, daily living and special health care activities; provides routine clerical support. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Completed at least 48 college credits of study at an institution of higher education (college level) OR Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree OR Met (passed) an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics and mathematics readiness. 3 letters of recommendation within the last two years Transcripts Resume Cover Letter Copy of Transcript Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 within last two years) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Completed at least 48 college credits of study at an institution of higher education (college level) OR Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree OR Met (passed) an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics and mathematics readiness. 3 letters of recommendation within the last two years Transcripts Resume Cover Letter Copy of Transcript Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 within last two years) Resume Comments and Other Information Please attach resume, 3 letters of reference/recommendations and copies of degree/transcripts. Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children with disabilities highly desirable. ABA experience preferred, not required. Valid California driver's license. Employment contingent upon receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance. The WUESD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WUESD prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex (sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Copies of policies can be obtained at 200 South C Street, Westmorland, CA 92281. For questions, please contact the Superintendent (Title IX Coordinator) at (760) 344-4364. Comments and Other Information Please attach resume, 3 letters of reference/recommendations and copies of degree/transcripts. Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children with disabilities highly desirable. ABA experience preferred, not required. Valid California driver's license. Employment contingent upon receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance. The WUESD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WUESD prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex (sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Copies of policies can be obtained at 200 South C Street, Westmorland, CA 92281. For questions, please contact the Superintendent (Title IX Coordinator) at (760) 344-4364. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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