3.5 hour Special Education Teacher Assistants

Sussex-Wantage Regional School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional school district is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Special Education to support individual and small groups of disabled students, providing physical help and emotional support. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, experience or coursework in education, and the ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff. This part-time role (3.5 hours daily) is crucial for the success of students in the Special Education program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field.
• Minimum experience as determined by the Board.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate Special Education classroom practices
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• In programs funded with federal Title I funds, or in District-wide Title I Districts, all paraprofessionals... must complete at least two years of college, obtain an associate’s degree or higher, or pass an evaluation to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and math.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of disabled students.
• Provide physical help and emotional support to students.
• Help students gain optimum benefit from the District's Special Education program.

Skills

Ability to assist with instructional activities

Effective communication with students and parents

Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities

Familiarity with Special Education classroom practices

Education

High School Diploma

College-level coursework in education or related field

Job description

Job ID: 382

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/16/2022
• Location: District-wide

Teacher Assistant for Special Education - 3.5 hours per day (12:00pm to 3:30pm)

Job Summary:

To assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of disabled students to provide them with physical help and emotional support as needed to gain optimum benefit from the District's Special Education program.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field*
• Minimum experience as determined by the Board
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate Special Education classroom practices
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• *In programs funded with federal Title I funds, or in District-wide Title I Districts, all paraprofessionals (teaching assistants) hired after January 8, 2002 must complete at least two years of college, obtain an associate’s degree or higher, or pass an evaluation to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and math.

Selection Procedure:

Selection of employees will be made on the basis of occupational qualification, education and character and without regard to age, sex, race, creed, color or national origin.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:39:10 PM CST.