Special Education Aide - CUHSD 2026-2027 Interest Pool

Job Summary

To assist a certificated teacher in the instruction and supervision of an individual special education student by assisting with instructional support and child care activities and prescribed specialized one-on-one services.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Affords care and supervision of assigned student with specialized needs.
• Performs duties and activities involving instruction, recreation, sports, arts and crafts, social integration, personal hygiene, grooming.
• Provides medical procedures for assigned student in school setting under supervision of district nurse.
• Maintains a safe and positive environment for the assigned student.
• Escorts assigned student outside a classroom situation; ensuring student's safety, social integration, and security.
• Aids student with personal hygiene and grooming functions including toileting and diaper change, cleanup and changing clothing, washing, hair care, dental hygiene, etc., as necessary.
• Affords academic support to assigned student related to their level of achievement or as specified on IEP.
• Affords assistance in motor skill activities such as balancing, playground, throwing and catching, sensory perception, sports and games, etc.
• Safeguards the safety of the assigned student and others during various situations.
• Affords support in reviewing student's work, assessing progress, and administering tests.
• Affords assistance in developing lesson plans and identifying student's specific needs.
• Affords assistance in the preparation and maintenance of required paperwork for assigned student.

Who We Are

Campbell Union High School District, located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, is a small, close knit district committed to ensuring every student is ready for the future. We strive to be data-informed and focused on results, while promoting humanity, kindness, and personal responsibility. We are proud to provide a supportive environment of collaboration among our staff. We know that high quality teachers, administrators and staff are key to our students' success and are working to retain and recruit passionate and effective talent.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Learn the physical requirements and/or specific needs of assigned special education student.
• Acquire the ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Develop the skill to effectively supervise students in a variety of situations.
• Develop the ability to maintain calm and patience in stressful situations.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Understand and address students with special needs.
• Pass CPR and First Aid Certification (may be required).
• Have two years college (48 semester units).
• Have experience working with teenagers (preferred).

Physical Effort/Work Environment

High school classroom environment. May require lifting and assisting students with medical or physical needs.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Policies

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position. It is the policy of Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics (Board Policy 5145.3 and 4030 through 4032).