| Location | San Pablo, CA |
| Salary | $23.50–$25 Per Hour |
26-27 Elementary Instructional Assistant (TK) at Caliber Public Schools
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Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/24/2026
Contact
LaShontae Norman
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$23.50 - $25.00 Per Hour
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$23.50/hour for English only; $25.00/hour for Bilingual duties
Length of Work Year
2026-2027
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
Title: Instructional Assistant Division: Elementary School (TK-4) Location: Caliber Beta Academy (San Pablo) Reports to: Assistant Principal Status: Full-time, Exempt, (During the Academic Year) Position Summary We are in search of an instructional assistant with broad knowledge of serving students with special needs, compassion and patience for the challenges these students face in the classroom, and creativity to find unique ways to make the curriculum accessible. Essential Job Functions: -Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in the instruction of an individual student with disabilities including assistance in the laboratories, washrooms, playgrounds, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, libraries, field trips and all other educational settings as determined by the classroom teacher and IEP team -Provides reinforcement to individual of direct material initially taught by the classroom and special education teachers -Responsible for guiding any independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher -Maintains or modifies a student s curriculum to the needs of the student as required per IEP -Assists individual student in any testing and with special education computer programs -Responsible for implementing and following behavior support plans -Communicates daily with various groups of people outside the classroom including Adaptive PE, social worker, parents, technician team, vision itinerant, occupational therapist, speech therapist and physical therapist to assure smooth transition of student's services -Maintains a daily student s activity log and student work samples -Attends parent/teacher conferences and IEP meetings -Performs other duties as may be necessary and assigned by the classroom teacher and/or administrator
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education: -HS Diploma + 2 years of college OR AA degree (or higher) OR passed CBEST Other Qualifications: -Legal authorization to work in the U.S. -Provision of TB (tuberculin) clearance initially upon hire in accordance with California Education Code -CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school Preferred Experience: -Three (3) years of recent experience in a special education setting preferred. -Demonstrated ability, skill, and experience in working with BIPoC populations. -Good relationship building skills and ability to build a strong rapport with students. -Organized and able to multitask.
Working Conditions: Environment: This job operates in a school/classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, whiteboards, fitness equipment, and Chromebooks, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. Physical Abilities: The physical demands 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 the essential functions. This position classification involves sitting with some walking and standing for extended periods of time. Staff may be required to lift, pull or push objects approximately 50 pounds or less. The employee will encounter exposure to ill students. The position requires mobility to climb, kneel, stoop, crawl, reach and bend, and accurate perceiving of sound; near and far vision with the ability to read small print; depth dexterity; and the providing of oral information and direction. The position is primarily located at a school site with outside supervision and some district office visits. The employee will frequently work independently with high work volume and tight deadlines.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education: -HS Diploma + 2 years of college OR AA degree (or higher) OR passed CBEST Other Qualifications: -Legal authorization to work in the U.S. -Provision of TB (tuberculin) clearance initially upon hire in accordance with California Education Code -CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school Preferred Experience: -Three (3) years of recent experience in a special education setting preferred. -Demonstrated ability, skill, and experience in working with BIPoC populations. -Good relationship building skills and ability to build a strong rapport with students. -Organized and able to multitask.
Working Conditions: Environment: This job operates in a school/classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, whiteboards, fitness equipment, and Chromebooks, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. Physical Abilities: The physical demands 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 the essential functions. This position classification involves sitting with some walking and standing for extended periods of time. Staff may be required to lift, pull or push objects approximately 50 pounds or less. The employee will encounter exposure to ill students. The position requires mobility to climb, kneel, stoop, crawl, reach and bend, and accurate perceiving of sound; near and far vision with the ability to read small print; depth dexterity; and the providing of oral information and direction. The position is primarily located at a school site with outside supervision and some district office visits. The employee will frequently work independently with high work volume and tight deadlines.
Comments and Other Information
Caliber Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Questions? Email careers@caliberschools.org If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@caliberschools.org
Comments and Other Information
Caliber Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Questions? Email careers@caliberschools.org If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@caliberschools.org
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