Instructional Aide- Special Education

Instructional Aide- Special Education at Nuview Union School District

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Application Deadline

7/28/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/21/2026

Contact

Cynthia Hernandez

Number of Openings

4

Salary

Pay Range

$20.71 - $27.72 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

3.75 hours per day/181 work days

Employment Type

Part Time

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision of the site administrator, to perform a variety of follow-up instructional activities; to assist in the conduct of training and learning activities with children experiencing special learning needs; to perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; and to do other job related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The instructional Aide (IA)- Special Education classification is under the supervision of the school principal, and is placed at individual sites dependent on the needs of students. Instructional Aide (IA)-Special Education may coordinate and work with other Special Education staff including, but not limited to: Special education and general education teachers, psychologists, SLP, other Instructional Assistants.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive:

• Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.
• Tutors individual students and small groups of students with the learning needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities.
• Monitors and assists students with special learning needs in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel.
• Directs students into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assists in shaping appropriate social behaviors.
• Assists in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques.
• Assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instructional level of children with special needs.
• Assists in maintaining a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and medical information.
• Assists in supervision of students during classroom activities, on campus/play fields, nutrition times, library, and field trips.
• Monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• Operates and assists students in using a variety of instructional materials, media, and computer assisted instructional equipment and software programs.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:

Knowledge of:

• correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation;
• the needs and concerns of children with learning disabilities;
• basic record keeping.

ABILITY TO:

• meet the physical, mental and environmental demands of position;
• work with children or groups of children effectively;
• meet district stands for physical and mental health;
• understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner, so as not cause a risk to the health and safety of self and others.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED: • Submit a completed Nuview Union School District application through edjoin.org. • Submit a current resume. • Forward three current letters of recommendation. • If waiving the Instructional Aide test a copy of your degree or transcripts MUST be attached to your online application in order to have the test waived. Education, Training, and Experience: • Successful work with children in an educational/recreational setting; • MUST submit verification of completion of the twelfth grade through diploma, high school transcripts or GED certificate at the time of hire; • MUST meet one of the following requirements: a. Submit verification of an AA/S degree or above; OR b. Submit verification of completion of a minimum of (48) semester units of higher education (official transcripts required); OR c. Successfully pass the district Instructional Aide test. NOTE: Applicants DO NOT have to take the Instructional Aide Test if they have an Associate Degree or above, OR have completed 48 units of higher education.

TESTING: INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE TEST Applicants will be notified of testing date via email if needed.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED: • Submit a completed Nuview Union School District application through edjoin.org. • Submit a current resume. • Forward three current letters of recommendation. • If waiving the Instructional Aide test a copy of your degree or transcripts MUST be attached to your online application in order to have the test waived. Education, Training, and Experience: • Successful work with children in an educational/recreational setting; • MUST submit verification of completion of the twelfth grade through diploma, high school transcripts or GED certificate at the time of hire; • MUST meet one of the following requirements: a. Submit verification of an AA/S degree or above; OR b. Submit verification of completion of a minimum of (48) semester units of higher education (official transcripts required); OR c. Successfully pass the district Instructional Aide test. NOTE: Applicants DO NOT have to take the Instructional Aide Test if they have an Associate Degree or above, OR have completed 48 units of higher education.

TESTING: INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE TEST Applicants will be notified of testing date via email if needed.

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