Special Education Assistant

Special Education Assistant at Placer Hills Union School District Print Application Deadline 5/13/2026 12:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/7/2026 Contact Tammy Lashbrook 530-878-2606 3005 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $19.37 - $26.03 Per Hour Length of Work Year Traditional 2025-26 Employment Type Part Time About the Employer The district was established in 1948 and is nestled in the Sierra Foothills. Placer Hills Union School District serves approx. 750 students TK-8th grade in Meadow Vista and surrounding communities. The PHUSD is a district with a long history of strong student achievement and close partnership with the community. We strive to provide a learning environment that serves ALL students well and engages each student in meaningful learning that prepares them to become contributing, global citizens in the 21st century. This vision takes hard work. commitment, and a focus on continuous improvement. We truly are the Hidden Gem of the Foothills! Job Summary Job Summary Provide support to the Special Education program as directed by the Special Education certificated staff. Assist with Disabled student at Weimar Hills School. Job Description /

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PRIMARY FUNCTION

Provide support to the Special Education program as directed by the Special Education certificated staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: (Basic functions include but are not limited to) Tutoring students in academic skill areas individually or in small groups. Tutor students in sensory-motor and perceptual activities. Supervise and assist students in a variety of settings (i.e., resource rooms, regular classrooms, cafeteria, playground, etc.) Work with a variety of staff in team effort. Provide support in management and discipline of students. Assists students in their arrival to and departure from school Assists students one on one with classroom and daily living skills (e.g. lifts/positions students, diapering, tube feeding, changing clothes, assisting on/off bus May provide specialized health care procedures and assist students with toileting and personal hygiene May position students in mobility assistance devices Assist in the preparation and serving of snacks and meals and feeds children unable to feed themselves, using special feeding equipment as necessary Preparation of materials and instructional settings. Other activities as designed by the Special Education teacher.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic academic skills Ability to effectively communicate with both students and adults Ability to work well with a variety of people and educational settings. Pleasant personality, dependable and ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with others. Ability to operate standard office and classroom equipment including but not limited to a computer and assigned software Ability to lift 50 pounds Sufficient strength to lift non-ambulatory students, lift and move adaptive equipment, and physically control a student up to 150 pounds with assistance Sufficient body movement and mobility to demonstrate gross motor activities and climb in and out of vehicles

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma Passing score on

Minimum Proficiency Test Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge and skills of motivating, organizing and presenting academic skills activities for Special Education students. First Aid/CPR Certification Knowledge of areas of special needs unique to Special Education students (i.e., sensory motor, perceptual, etc.). Knowledge in student management and discipline techniques. College units, in-services, or aide certificate desired.

Range:

25 Requirements / Qualifications High School diploma

• AA/AS degree or higher, 48 creditable college units, CBEST
• This position requires sufficient body movement and mobility with ability to bend, lift up to 60-75 lbs.

Requirements / Qualifications

High School diploma

• AA/AS degree or higher, 48 creditable college units, CBEST
• This position requires sufficient body movement and mobility with ability to bend, lift up to 60-75 lbs.

Comments and Other Information Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge and skills of motivating, organizing and presenting academic skills activities for Special Education students.
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Knowledge of areas of special needs unique to Special Education students (i.e., sensory motor, perceptual, etc.).
• Knowledge in student management and discipline techniques.
• College units, in-services, or aide certificate desired.

Comments and Other Information Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge and skills of motivating, organizing and presenting academic skills activities for Special Education students.
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Knowledge of areas of special needs unique to Special Education students (i.e., sensory motor, perceptual, etc.).
• Knowledge in student management and discipline techniques.
• College units, in-services, or aide certificate desired.

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