Special Education Support Teacher (Instructional Assistant)

GOMPERS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Audiovisual, CPR Certification, California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Copying Machines, English Language, Fax Machines, First Aid, Office Equipment, Photocopy, Physical Demands, Plan Meetings, Retirement Plan, Secondary School, Spanish Language, Special Education, Staff Development, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Special Education Support Teacher (Instructional Assistant) at Gompers Preparatory Academy

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

4/13/2026

Contact

Ivette Limon

Number of Openings

5

Salary

Single Rate

$22.00 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

11 month 205 days

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Position: SPED Support Teacher

E = Essential Functions

Supervise students in the special education classrooms or learning centers. E

Provide individual or small group instruction to students according to established individual education plans. E

Support behavior management program and follow individualized education plans. E

Prepare and assist in instructing of students in a variety of supplementary instructional materials such as audio/visual aids, etc. E

Participate in staff development programs as directed. E

Uphold GPA culture at all times. E

Explain policies and procedures to students, staff, parents and the public. E

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, fax machine, and copier; prepare masters for photo copying and duplicate materials. E

Contact parents to set up or confirm meetings. E

Supervise students before and after school, during transitions to each class and during lunch as outlined by supervisor. E

Other duties as assigned. E

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to high school graduation and one year of recent, full-time or equivalent part-time paid office clerical experience. Graduation from a recognized college with an associate or bachelor's degree with business, secretarial, or related major may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Completed live scan upon hire and current negative TB Test and CPR/First Aid certification

Read, write and speak the English and Spanish language when applicable to your position

Working Conditions:

Environment:

Indoor office

Physical requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Right to Revise:

The essential functions are not meant to be all-inclusive and GPA reserves the right to revise these essential functions as necessary without advance notice. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.

Requirements / Qualifications

Looking for a dynamic, Special Education Support Teacher to be a part of a collaborative team that works tirelessly in the remediation and acceleration of students in middle and high school. Must have the ability to support both general education and special education students through the co-teach model, collaborate with general education and special education teachers, as well as teach basic reading and/or math skills. Strong classroom management and the ability to differentiate instruction is a must. We believe the adults who work with our students at GPA must be committed to the work, must connect to students, must be coachable, must be collaborative, must have strong character, and must demonstrate mastery of the content area. Working with students is a privilege and becoming part of the GPA family is an opportunity to truly "make a difference for children and our society."

REQUIRED: Must attach resume, cover letter/letter of introduction, and 3 letters of recommendation to your Edjoin profile. Your application will be declined if it does not include all attachments Valid TB test, Livescan, and CPR/First Aid Certification required upon hire CBEST/Emergency 30-day substitute teaching permit highly recommended

Requirements / Qualifications

Looking for a dynamic, Special Education Support Teacher to be a part of a collaborative team that works tirelessly in the remediation and acceleration of students in middle and high school. Must have the ability to support both general education and special education students through the co-teach model, collaborate with general education and special education teachers, as well as teach basic reading and/or math skills. Strong classroom management and the ability to differentiate instruction is a must. We believe the adults who work with our students at GPA must be committed to the work, must connect to students, must be coachable, must be collaborative, must have strong character, and must demonstrate mastery of the content area. Working with students is a privilege and becoming part of the GPA family is an opportunity to truly "make a difference for children and our society."

REQUIRED: Must attach resume, cover letter/letter of introduction, and 3 letters of recommendation to your Edjoin profile. Your application will be declined if it does not include all attachments Valid TB test, Livescan, and CPR/First Aid Certification required upon hire CBEST/Emergency 30-day substitute teaching permit highly recommended

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