Instructional Assistant, Special Education

Instructional Assistant, Special Education at Los Altos Elementary School District

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Application Deadline

7/10/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/2/2026

Contact

Lindsay Harris

650-947-1153

Number of Openings

7

Salary

Pay Range

$27.47 - $38.64 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

August 2026 - June 2027

Employment Type

Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

6 vacancies at 0.7938 FTE - 31.75 hours per week 1 vacancy at 0.8125 FTE - 32.5 hours per week

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the School Principal, instructs individuals, small groups or classes of students designated by teachers from different classrooms within teacher guidelines, may be expected to prepare lesson plans, materials for lessons, assess students' progress, meet with staff and assist in program planning and revision.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Assist students (individually or small groups) in academic areas to support, review and reinforce curriculum
• Assist in developing schedules and accommodations, program planning, data collection and maintenance of records
• Observe and monitor behavior of students to ensure safety
• Set up work areas and assist in preparation of materials
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required
• Assist teacher in supervising students in the classroom and playground
• Implement student's instructional accommodations/modifications within educational settings
• Operate a variety of instructional media and equipment
• Assist in implementing individualized and/or classroom-wide behavior management systems
• Attend to the personal care needs of some students with physical limitations; implement health care. This may include assistance with educational aids such as computer, tape recorder, visual and hearing amplification aids, braces, crutches, wheelchairs, etc.

Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff and community
• Ability to perform basic clerical work
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively; follow oral and written directions
• Ability to make decisions quickly regarding health and safety of students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and discussions
• Possess the ability to organize data, schedules and information relevant to students assigned; an aptitude to work with children and teachers; warmth, empathy and the desire to become involved in the instructional process; the ability to follow instruction and accept constructive suggestions and professional standards. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn curriculum

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Assist in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with students such as lifting, weight shifting and positioning of students

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Recent Letters )
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Recent Letters )
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

32.5 hours per week

Comments and Other Information

32.5 hours per week

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