Instructional Assistant - Special Education 2026-2027 School Year

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District

Truckee (CA)

On-site

USD 32,607 - 38,173

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits
Retirement
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave

Job summary

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant Special Education to assist in the supervision and instruction of students with disabilities. The position is part-time and offers a starting salary of $23.67 to $27.71 per hour plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid incrementally.

Key requirements include a high school diploma and the ability to pass the TTUSD Paraeducator Exam or demonstrate eligibility through college courses. Various work hours will be determined based on school site needs.

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years old.
  • TB Test required upon job offer.
  • Fingerprints/Livescan required upon job offer.
  • Letter of introduction required.
  • 3 letters of recommendation required.
  • Must pass TTUSD Paraeducator Exam or show proof of A.A. degree/48 college semester units.

Responsibilities

  • Assist teaching personnel in supervision and instruction.
  • Support the classroom through clerical tasks.

Skills

Supervision and instruction
Classroom clerical tasks

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Salary

Starting Salary $23.67-$27.71 Per Hour plus $3,000 Sign on Bonus. Bonus will be paid in $500 increments every 6 months until you reach the $3,000 amount.

Job Summary

The job of Instructional Assistant Special Education is done for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of physically/emotionally handicapped and/or learning disabled students as assigned; and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

Requirements / Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years old
  • TB Test (Required Upon Job Offer)
  • Fingerprints/Livescan (Required Upon Job Offer)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Submit up to 3 Letters)
  • High School Diploma
  • Resume
  • Must Pass TTUSD Paraeducator Exam or Proof of A.A degree/48 College Semester Units (Required Upon Job Offer)
Length of Work Year

2026-2027 School Year

Employment Type

Part Time

Hours of Positions

6, 6.5, or 7 hours per day (Depending on the school site)

Location of Position

Various: Sites to Be Determined

Employee Health Benefits
  • Health Benefits
  • Retirement
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
Comments and Other Information

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you feel that you are a victim of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and/or bullying, please contact:

Personnel/Human Resources

Mike Shepherd

Executive Director of Human Resources

11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161

Phone: 530-582-2500

Fax: 530-582-7606

Email: mshepherd@ttusd.org

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