2026-27 SPED Aide

Magnolia Public Schools; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is seeking a Special Education Aide to support the Special Education teacher in assisting students with disabilities. The role involves implementing instructional programs, self-help skills, and behavior management under supervision of a certified teacher.

Responsibilities include creating educational materials, maintaining classroom order, handling records, and assisting with student supervision in various settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college (48+ units), an associate degree, or passing a local assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare educational materials and displays for the classroom with the assistance of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in keeping class neat and orderly and help with administrative records and reports.
• Help substitute teachers with classroom layout and management; assist with inventory and equipment care.
• Assist with supervising students during lunch, bus and recess.
• Support students with physical needs and personal care as required under supervision.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college (48+ units) or an associate degree or passing a local assessment

Job description

# 2026-27 SPED AideMagnolia Science Academy Santa Ana - Santa Ana, CA 92703## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $22.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionThe primary role and purpose of a Special Education Aide is to provide assistance to the Special Education teacher for the physical and instructional needs of the charter students with disabilities in the special education program. The Special Education Aide will help implement educational programs, including selfhelp, behavior management and instructional programs for students. The Special Education Aide will work under direct supervision of a certified teacher and indirect supervision of the Principal. Special education aides who are authorized to handle crisis situations and physically restrain students will complete specialized training in behavioral interventions.JOB DUTIESInstructional Support Prepare educational materials and displays for the classroom with the assistance of the classroom teacher Assist in keeping class neat and orderly Assist teacher in handling administrative records and reports Help substitute teachers with classroom layout, or other pertinent classroom management Assist with inventory, care and maintenance of equipmentStudent Management Help physically disabled students according to their needs, including but not limited to transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning Help students with physical needs and personal care, including but not limited to feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene Assist in student behavior management; this includes handling crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed Take responsibility for learning and conforming to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs Coordinate educational activities assigned by the teacher; help individual students or small groups Assist in overseeing students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom; this includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty Advise teacher on special needs or problems of individual studentsOther Ensure confidentiality Enhance job skills by participating in staff development programs Be active in faculty meetings and special events as assigned Other job related duties and schedules assigned by supervisorPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, and sit for long periods of time. The employee must also be able to listen and hear students, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be appropriately mobile, including by escorting students across campus as needed. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualification for this job. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills and perform other related work as required or assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Requirements:• High school diploma or equivalent• Two years of college (48+ units), an associate degree, or passing a local assessment (e.g.,CODESP, CBEST).