Special Education Aide for Visually Impaired Students

Wayfinder Family Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) match

PSLF eligibility

Education tuition assistance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Wayfinder Family Services’ Special Education School seeks an entry-level Instructional Aide to support visually impaired and multi-disabled students ages 5–21. You will assist the Special Education Teacher, implement IEP objectives, and help students build daily living and pre-vocational skills in a non-public school setting.

Role emphasizes safety, documentation, and direct student care in a daytime, on-site program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Two years of college or an Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with students in special education is preferred.
• Valid CA driver license with clean driving history is required to drive agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEP objectives under teacher supervision, including lesson plans.
• Supervise students to ensure health and safety.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain orderly learning environments.
• Provide services and intervention under guidance of the Special Education Teacher.
• Instruct daily living skills (hygiene, dressing, feeding, etc.).
• Document student progress and incidents for staff and families.

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or two years college in Child Development or related field

Job description

Wayfinder Family Services’ Special Education School seeks an entry-level Instructional Aide to support visually impaired and multi-disabled students ages 5–21. You will assist the Special Education Teacher, implement IEP objectives, and help students build daily living and pre-vocational skills in a non-public school setting.

Role emphasizes safety, documentation, and direct student care in a daytime, on-site program.