Special Education Aide

Swing Education; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

W-2 benefits

Bonus opportunities

Permit Assist program

Job summary

Swing Education is hiring Special Education Aide positions in Santa Rosa, CA. Join a Fortune Best Workplace and provide consistent, long-term 1:1 support for students with IEPs in inclusion settings.

Expect to assist with daily living tasks, classroom transitions, and behavior support while helping students access grade-level instruction alongside peers. Flexible long-term placements and weekly pay are available.

Qualifications

• Background check (Live Scan/fingerprinting) required.
• TB clearance required.
• Experience with positive behavior support strategies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a student with an IEP in an inclusion classroom setting.
• Assist with non-behavioral needs like transitions, restroom, and lunchroom support.
• Help the student access grade-level instruction alongside peers.
• Understand, implement, and model positive, student-centered behavior support plans.
• Collect and communicate observable behavior data.
• Support student safety and regulation during challenging behaviors.

Skills

1:1 support

behavior support

data collection

classroom transitions

Job description

Apply for Special Eduation Aide Jobs in Santa Rosa

Make $180-$195 per day

(Approximate daily range)

Find special education aide and paraprofessional jobs in Santa Rosa at Santa Rosa City Schools, John Muir Charter Schools and more!

Full-Time, Long-Term Special Education Aide and Paraprofessional Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa area schools have a full-time, long-term aide and paraprofessional assignment open now, meaning weeks of steady, full-day work supporting the same student with an IEP throughout their school day. Whether you’re comfortable providing 1:1 academic and daily living support, or have experience with behavior support and de-escalation, there’s a role here for you.

The Modern Way to Work in Schools

Join Swing Education, a Fortune Best Workplace. We’ve reimagined school staffing by combining helpful tools with the flexibility of a modern platform, so you can support students on a schedule that works for you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide 1:1 support for a student with an IEP in an inclusion classroom setting, day after day so the student always sees a familiar face
• Assist with non-behavioral needs like classroom transitions, restroom, and lunchroom support
• Help the student access grade-level instruction alongside their peers
• Understand, implement, and model positive, student-centered behavior support plans over the full length of the assignment
• Collect and communicate observable behavior data
• Support student safety and regulation during challenging behaviors, modeling a growth mindset for students and staff

Perks of Working Through Swing

• Consistent placement: Long-term assignments mean weeks of steady work with the same students and school, no need to search for a new request every day
• Priority access: Consistent, top-performing subs may qualify for Swing Hero status, which means first look at future local requests
• Weekly pay: Get paid every Friday for your completed assignments
• Help with your permit: Want to pick up substitute teaching too? Use Permit Assist to get your Emergency 30-Day Permit for free
• Skillbuilding support: Level up your confidence with Swing’s training resources
• Your voice matters: Share feedback about school experiences and feel heard
• Extra ways to earn: Bonuses throughout the year and $100 when you refer a friend
• W-2 benefits: Access medical and 401(k) options as a Swing employee

Rates and Flexibility

• $180-$195/day, depending on role, the school, and length of request, paid weekly for the full length of your long-term assignment
• Bonus opportunities for high-need and last-minute requests

What You’ll Need

• Background check (Live Scan/fingerprinting); cost reimbursed in your paycheck after your 4th day of work
• TB clearance
• Experience with positive behavior support strategies preferred

Inclusion and Community

At Swing, we’re committed to inclusion and building a community where everyone feels welcome. Our team is diverse, and we support educators and school staff in reaching their goals, both inside and outside the classroom.