Loyalton- Instructional Aide-Severely Handicapped

Loyalton- Instructional Aide-Severely Handicapped at Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 4/27/2026 Contact Laraine Sei 530-993-1660 151 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $17.63- $24.62 depending on experience Length of Work Year school calendar Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Located in Sierra County, California SPJUSD envisions schools where all children succeed, where all children feel safe, and where their curiosity is cultivated. We provide an educational environment that encourages productive, responsible citizens. It is our goal to equip students with the tools to live and to contribute successfully in a rapidly changing world. Our schools offer a challenging, meaningful, and relevant curriculum that values creativity, critical thinking, and effective communication. Our students apply knowledge to new contexts and do so with honesty and integrity. Our students learn to appreciate beauty and care for the environment as well as each other and ultimately understand that their actions make a difference. Read our Strategic Plan. Sierra County is located in the heart of the northern section of the Sierra Nevada. It remains today much as it was over 100 years ago when the gold-seeking argonauts worked the rivers and mountains in search of their fortune in gold. Sierra County has year-round recreation and learning opportunities for every visitor, and Reno is a short easy drive, and San Francisco is less than four hours away. There are opportunities to fish, hunt, camp, hike, picnic, and ski. Rivers and streams run free and the forests and meadows wrap their beauty around mountain; it is beautiful in all seasons. Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District is a Single District County. Our enrollment is 411 students in 4 facilities. Job Summary Job Summary Special Education Instructional Aide - SH (

Two Positions Available:

Elementary School & Middle School)

Start Date:

August 19, 2026

Schedule:

6 hours per day, Full-Time (Benefited Position)

Salary Range:

$17.63 - $24.62 per hour (placement based on experience; up to 15 years accepted)

Position Summary:

Under the general or direct supervision of certificated personnel, the Special Education Instructional Aide (SH) provides instructional support, behavioral supervision, and personal care to students with a range of needs.

Duties Include:

Assisting with instructional activities for individuals and small groups, both in and outside the classroom Supporting students with academic, behavioral, cognitive, communicative, emotional, physical, and/or social needs Providing behavioral support and supervision Assisting with personal care as needed Supporting implementation of student learning plans and activities

Additional Information:

This is a benefited position. Placement on the salary schedule is based on verified experience, with up to 15 years accepted.

Requirements / Qualifications

Possess a high school diploma or education equivalent to graduation from high school and passing score on District Proficiency Test or CBEST. Prefer equivalent to one year experience working with students requiring a specialized learning environment. and/or other school environment. Ability to be trained and certified in CPR and basic first aid. Tuberculin and fingerprint clearance are required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Possess a high school diploma or education equivalent to graduation from high school and passing score on District Proficiency Test or CBEST. Prefer equivalent to one year experience working with students requiring a specialized learning environment. and/or other school environment. Ability to be trained and certified in CPR and basic first aid. Tuberculin and fingerprint clearance are required. Comments and Other Information Include with application: Current Resume, a letter of introduction expressing your interest in the position and three letters of professional references. Comments and Other Information Include with application: Current Resume, a letter of introduction expressing your interest in the position and three letters of professional references. 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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