Instructional Assistant, Moderate/Severe (6 hours/day), 2026-27 School Year, Special Education (This position will not generate full-time service credit for PERS/STRS)

San Joaquin County Office of Education • Stockton, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of management personnel and certificated staff, the Instructional Assistant supports the instruction, supervision, and training of individuals or groups of students, with average ages ranging from 1½ to 22 years, who have a variety of special education needs. The role provides instructional services within established policies and procedures and offers training experiences in settings that may include classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, the community, and other instructional facilities.

Students served may have intellectual disabilities; severe physical or medical involvement; communication disorders, including non-verbal communication; hearing or vision impairments; learning disorders; emotional disturbances; or behavior disorders. The assistant works closely with a teacher and follows detailed instructions and established practices and procedures for most duties. The role involves contact primarily with certificated staff, COE employees, parents, and staff from other school districts.

Requirements

• Equivalent of completion of the twelfth grade.
• Demonstrate basic reading, writing, and math proficiency at the level required of high school seniors through one of the following: an AA or BA degree from a regionally accredited college; 48 semester units with a grade of C- or better; or successful completion of the basic proficiency test approved and administered by the San Joaquin County Office of Education Human Resources Department.
• Submit an application online with the required documents by the application deadline.
• Provide a letter of introduction (cover letter).
• Provide one letter of recommendation signed by its author, preferably dated within the past year.
• Provide proof of qualifying basic reading, writing, and math proficiency.
• Provide a current resume.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated staff with the instruction, supervision, and training of individuals or groups of students with special education needs.
• Provide instructional services within a defined framework of policies and procedures.
• Provide instructional training experiences in classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, the community, and other instructional facilities.
• Work closely with the teacher and follow detailed instructions and established practices and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED