SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT I - Part time (HIRING POOL)

DISTRICTWIDE SERVICES; Fallbrook (CA); On-site; USD 25,706 - 29,645; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time position to assist students at Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. The successful candidate will help students with a friendly attitude and support teachers in developing learning materials.

Ideal applicants will have an Associate’s Degree or equivalent coursework, along with experience in educational or childcare settings. Salary ranges from $18.66 to $21.52, with various benefits including paid sick leave and vacation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people of various cultures.
• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Supplementary courses in atypical students, psychology or guidance are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in a patient and friendly manner.
• Support instructional personnel in developing instructional materials.
• Present physical and digital learning materials and tasks.

Skills

Patient and friendly attitude

Experience with children

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate’s Degree of Arts (AA) or equivalent

Completion of 48 college/university semester units

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is a K-8 district.

The successful candidate must be able to accomplish the following responsibilities in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner:

• Assists students with a patient and friendly attitude and provides oral support in a non-judgmental, non-reactive manner.
• Assists instructional personnel with the development of a variety of instructional materials.
• Assists in the presentation of physical and digital learning materials and instructional tasks.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

DETAILS FOR THIS POSITION:

• LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: Student Year Employee Calendar
• WORK SITE: Various Sites, Mary Fay Pendleton
• WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 3.92 hours/day, 5 days/week; work hours will vary
• BENEFITS: Benefit package includes paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays (currently observing 14 paid holidays a year).
• REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; and either an Associate’s Degree of Arts (AA) or have completed 48 college/university semester units or pass the FUESD proficiency test for this classification; experience working with people of various cultures; one (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting is highly desirable, preferably including children with special needs, supplemented by courses in atypical students, psychology or guidance; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
• REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS (PDF): Letter of Recommendation – 1 (within the last year and preferably from the most recent employer)
  NCLB Compliance – Proof of degree/transcripts (if applicable)
  Resume

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS: This position is open to all qualified candidates. Current FUESD employees must also submit an online application, along with all required documents. We do not accept any faxed, emailed, or mailed documents.

• A completed online application is required in order to be considered for the opening. Failure to fully complete the application may result in disqualification.
• Please scan and attach all required attachments in PDF format.
• After submitting a completed application, there is a MANDATORY written test for this classification every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Testing is located at the District Office in the Human Resources Department, 321 Iowa Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028. You will not be considered if testing is not completed.
• A proficiency test is not required if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree; however, proof of degree must be scanned and submitted (uploaded and attached) to your application.
• It is the policy of this District that employment will be offered to the successful candidate contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening test, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and FBI, and a current verification of a negative T.B. test or chest x-ray.
• All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email for the next step in the recruitment process.

ADDITIONAL LINKS:

• CLICK HERE to view FUESD Job Descriptions for more information on this classification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

It is the fundamental policy of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of a person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. (BP4030)

Job Details

Job ID: 5224485

Application Deadline: May 26, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Nov 07, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.66 to $21.52. Please see our Classified Salary Schedule.

Contact Information

• Maria Pulley, Personnel Services Tech
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]