SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM AIDE

Vista Hill Foundation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Vista Hill Foundation is seeking a Classroom Aide for the Sam and Rose Stein Education Center in San Diego. The role supports teachers by implementing instructional and behavior programs for students aged 5–22 with developmental disabilities.

Work Mon–Fri, 8:00am–1:30pm (27.5 hours/week). Starting pay is $17.90/hour with potential higher offers for related experience, and opportunities exist to advance within a caring, community-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be able to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Must pass criminal background check, TB and drug test requirements.
• Job is very physical in nature – lift up to 40 lbs unassisted.
• Driver's license with 2 years clean record is a big help.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized behavior modification programs including Behavior Support plans or Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Record daily data for all students.
• Implement individual or group instructional programs.
• Supervise students during community outings, at vocational sites, and on field trips.
• Keep students engaged in safe activities during non-task times, including recess.
• Assist students in personal hygiene tasks.
• Assist other classroom staff in a cooperative manner.

Skills

English language proficiency

Cultural sensitivity

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY CARE

Requisition Number: SPECI001021

• Posted : January 28, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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6145 DECENA DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120, USA

Description

PROGRAM

The Sam and Rose Stein Education Center serves Developmentally Disabled students ages 5 to 22 who are unable to attend public schools. The work environment is challenging but rewarding. We are a caring organization with room for advancement.

THE POSITION

The Classroom Aide works under the supervision of the Classroom Teacher to implement students’ instructional and behavior modification programs. The Functional Skills Aide assists with students’ self-help skills, such as eating, dressing, and toileting; communication, socialization, motor skills and play; pre-academic and academic activities; and community-based activities. An example of other tasks include:

• Implement individualized behavior modification programs including Behavior Support plans or Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Record daily data correctly for all students.
• Implement individual or group instructional programs.
• Supervise students during community outings, at vocational sites, and on field trips.
• Keep students involved in safe and appropriate activities during non-task times, including playground coverage at recess, when assigned by supervisor or designee.
• Assist students in all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist other classroom staff in a cooperative manner.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
• Must offer certain linguistic, gender, cultural and ethnic specific skills: must be able to work with culturally diverse population.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, TB and drug test requirements.
• This job is very physical in nature – applicants must be able to move quickly, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 40lbs unassisted.
• Must be okay with toileting and basic hygiene tasks.
• Driver's License with 2 years clean record a big help!

HOURS

Work hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 1:30pm, 27.5 hours per week.

PAY

Position starts at $17.90 per hour

Please note – applicants with directly related experience and/or education may begin at a higher rate of pay.

Current Vista Hill employees in this job title for 2024 are paid $17.500 - $21.00 per hour.

BENEFITS

Employees working under 30 hours a week receive paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, and employer-paid retirement contribution.Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Opportunities are available to add on hours and qualify for healthcare benefits.

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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