Long-Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional (Instructional Aide)

Swing Education; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Swing Hero status

Free training

Weekly pay

Job summary

Swing Education is seeking a Long-Term Substit ute Special Education Paraprofessional in La Mesa, CA. The role involves providing Specialized Academic Instruction support to students with IEPs, 1:1 or in small groups, under teacher supervision, with potential after-school hours.

Expect 6.5–8 hours/day, Monday–Friday, at $23/hour, paid weekly via W-2, with benefits eligibility. Prior experience with SPED, Live Scan clearance, and TB risk assessment are valued.

Qualifications

• Education: An associate’s degree or 48 college units.
• Clearances: A background check (Live Scan) and a TB risk assessment; Live Scan cost reimbursed in your paycheck after day 10.
• Experience (a big plus): Paid or volunteer work with students with special needs or IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in a classroom under the teacher’s direction.
• Reinforce instruction at the level each student needs.
• Follow behavior support plans to help students stay engaged.
• Assist with daily routines, transitions, lunch, recess, and toileting.
• Stay for after-school support (ESS) when assigned.
• Prepare materials and assist with classroom tasks as needed.

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Instructional aide

Education

Associate degree / 48 units

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Long-Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional (Instructional Aide)

$23/hr, paid weekly | Monday to Friday, 6.5 to 8 hours a day | Long-term, starts ASAP | La Mesa and Spring Valley, CA

Position Summary

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District needs steady paraprofessionals to give Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) support to students with IEPs at its East County San Diego schools. These are long-term assignments with no set end date, so you work with the same students and classroom every day. Depending on the school, you may work 1:1 with one student or support a whole classroom. This role is also called an instructional aide, special education aide, teacher aide, or paraeducator. Some assignments add after-school hours, for up to 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Support your students: Work 1:1 with a student or support a classroom of students with IEPs, under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Reinforce instruction: Help students practice the lessons the teacher has planned, at the level each student needs.
• Follow behavior support plans: Use each student’s behavior plan and calm, consistent strategies to help them stay engaged and regulated.
• Help with daily routines: Support transitions, lunch, recess, and toileting. Toileting is part of every assignment.
• Stay for after-school support: Some assignments add up to 2 hours of extended student services (ESS), the district’s after-school program, at the same school.
• Pitch in where needed: Prepare materials and handle classroom tasks as the teacher asks.

Qualifications

• Education: An associate’s degree or 48 college units.
• Clearances: A background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) and a quick TB risk assessment. Live Scan cost reimbursed in your paycheck after your 10th day worked.
• Experience (a big plus): Paid or volunteer work with students with special needs or IEPs, such as classroom aide, behavior technician, RBT, tutoring, or after-school programs.

Behavior technicians, RBTs, and after-school staff tend to do well in this role.

Schedule & Location

• Location: On-site at La Mesa-Spring Valley schools. An easy commute from El Cajon, Lemon Grove, Santee, Lakeside, and east San Diego.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6.5 to 8 hours a day depending on the assignment, following the district calendar.
• Start date: As soon as possible. Assignments are long-term with no set end date.
• Getting oriented: You’ll learn your classroom, routines, and student needs at check-in on day one.
• Pay: $23 per hour, paid weekly every Friday.
• Employment type: W-2 employee with access to medical and 401(k) options.
• Referral bonus: $100 when you refer a friend.
• Priority access: Show up consistently and you may earn Swing Hero status, giving you first look at local requests.
• Free training: Skill-building resources to grow your confidence in the classroom.

About La Mesa-Spring Valley School District

La Mesa-Spring Valley serves students in La Mesa, Spring Valley, and nearby East County San Diego communities.