Special Ed Aide

Not Available At This Time; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulare City Elementary School District is seeking a Special Education Aide to assist students with special needs under the supervision of the building Principal. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, monitoring progress, reinforcing instruction for individuals or small groups, and supporting behavioral and social skill development.

Ideal candidates will meet physical requirements, have at least AA/AS or 48 college units or pass the CODESP exam, and possess basic typing

Qualifications

• Must meet physical requirements to perform duties.
• Passage of CODESP Exam or 48 units from college, or AA/AS degree.
• Minimum typing ability.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates with staff to support district priorities.
• Prepare instructional materials and monitor student progress.
• Reinforce instruction for individuals or small groups.
• Assist students in various developmental areas including cognitive, motor, academic, social and life skills.
• Help manage student behavior with positive reinforcement.

Skills

Physical ability

Typing

Reading & writing

Education

AA/AS degree or 48 units

Tools

None

Job description

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Special Ed Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916596
Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the building Principal, assist students who have been identified as having special needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cooperates with staff to accomplish the District’s priorities and expectations
• Assists with the preparation of instructional materials; monitor and record student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned
• Assists in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students
• Assists students in various areas including cognitive, gross, and fine motor skills, critical life skills, academic learning, social and leisure skills, physical development, behavior, and personal hygiene
• Assists in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques; observe and assist in controlling behavior of students according to approved procedures; assist in the shaping of social behavior
• Assists students in building self-esteem and development of a value system; assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and parent conferences as assigned
• Assists with the provision and use of audio-visual materials and equipment
• Assists in yard duty and cafeteria duty
• Does other related duties as assigned by the building principal

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• Ability to meet physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
• Passage of CODESP Exam or equivalent test, or 48 units from an institute of higher learning, or AA/AS degree
• Minimum typing ability

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Clerical skills, i.e., typing, filing, recording and maintaining records
• Functions and procedures specific to the classroom environment
• Needs and requirements of students
• Basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques

SKILL TO:

• Read, write and type at a sufficient level to successfully perform the required duties
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Organize a task and carry to completion with efficient use of time
• Possess effective communication skills
• Demonstrate an interest in and ability to work with youngsters
• Maintain a harmonious working relationship with teachers. Student, parents and other employees

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to:

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• See and read notes, memos and printed material
• Write legible reports
• Bend, twist, kneel and stoop
• Lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds
• Reach in all directions
• Speak clearly and effectivelySit on the floor and stand for extended periods of time

EXPERIENCE:

Recent experience working with children or youth groups is desirable

WORK YEAR:

The work year is one hundred eighty (180) days, plus paid holidays, plus paid vacation

Update: August 9, 2022

Update: September 9, 2014

Board adopted: September 14, 1999

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $21.59 to $27.62 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Instructional Support > Speech/Language Assistant
• Other Professional > Other Classified Professional
• Student Services > OT Assistant

Contact Information

• TCSD Human Resources Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]