Special Education Aide II - Pool for 2026 - 2027 School Year

Newark Unified School District; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Vision and dental benefits

PERS retirement

Job summary

Newark Unified School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional Aide II for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position provides instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students with disabilities under supervision.

The role includes assisting with IEP goals, data collection, and collaboration with teachers to support student participation and independence. Salary range is $19.60–$23.89 per hour with five-step salary schedule and placement based on relevant

Qualifications

• Resume required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students with disabilities.
• Assist with IEP goals and promote student access to instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to provide individualized assistance.
• Collect student data and monitor progress.
• Support students with diverse learning, behavioral, and physical needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Job description

Special Education Aide II - Pool for 2026 - 2027 School Year at Newark Unified School District

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Date Posted: 9/9/2026

Contact: Jessica Ricketts

Number of Openings: 10

Salary Pay Range: $19.60 - $23.89 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info: Five step salary schedule; Salary placement dependent on relevant experience

Length of Work Year: 2026-2027

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

Under the direction of a credentialed Special Education Teacher, site administrator, or designated supervisor, the Special Education Paraprofessional Aide II provides instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The position assists in implementing Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, supporting student access to instruction, promoting independence, and facilitating student participation in classroom and school activities. The Special Education Paraprofessional Aide II works collaboratively with teachers, related service providers, and school staff to provide individualized assistance to students with diverse learning, behavioral, communication, and physical needs. Responsibilities may include supporting academic instruction, reinforcing positive behavior strategies, assisting with classroom organization, collecting student data, supervising students in various school environments, and providing personal care or health-related support as needed within established guidelines and training. The ideal candidate demonstrates patience, flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. The position requires the ability to support students in achieving greater independence, participate as an effective member of an educational team, and adapt to the unique needs of individual learners.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Paid sick and vacation leave. Paid holidays. District paid vision and dental for employee and qualified dependents (Delta Dental and VSP) District contribution toward the purchase of medical ($1,225.00 per month) PERS Retirement System Annual stipend for the highest degree earned:

• $500 Associates stipend
• $750 Bachelor's stipend
• $1,000 Master's stipend
• $1,200 Doctorate stipend

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• CalPERS Retirement Benefits