Paraeducator II/Special Education (6 hours) - Temescal Canyon High School

Application Deadline: 8/16/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

About the Role

The Paraeducator II - Special Education (Physical Disabilities) assists under direct supervision in the supervision and instruction of special education students, relieves teachers of routine clerical tasks, and provides for special health care needs of students. This role is distinguished by its focus on assisting students in special programs, including special day and resource programs for students with identified mental, emotional, physical, or learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists certificated teachers in classroom operations, including teaching academic skills to students with mental, emotional, physical, or learning disabilities.
• Supervises students to maintain an effective learning environment, noting behavioral issues and assisting with discipline within established policies.
• Prepares instructional materials and equipment; types, copies, and gathers resources as assigned.
• Provides feedback to teaching staff and administrators on student progress through observation and daily contact, maintaining accurate records.
• Administers and corrects tests, assignments, and homework.
• Establishes and maintains informational and operational records; reports and tracks student progress.
• Monitors and assists students using equipment such as computer terminals, cassette recorders, and audio-visual tools.
• Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, on campus, in the library, and on field trips.
• Operates instructional media, office machines, and equipment.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning activities.
• May assist students in self-contained instructional settings and track progress in core academic subjects.
• Assists other personnel as needed to support their work activities.
• Participates in meetings to share information and improve skills/knowledge.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school-age children.
• Skills in basic clerical functions, arithmetic, operating office equipment, and using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Knowledge of child development principles, instructional processes, public education goals, and student testing procedures.
• Ability to understand and address students with special needs, follow oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and interpret policies.
• Significant physical abilities including stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen, and negative TB test results.
• Pass the District’s adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates may be required.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.882 - $24.852 per hour (Range 15, maximum achieved over 8 annual steps). Prorated health and welfare benefits, PERS retirement, district-paid vacation, and holidays.

Schedule

6.00 hours per day, 182 days per year. Part-time position with a shift from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.