Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Position Type:Support Staff/Instructional Assistant - Special EducationDate Posted:4/29/2026Location:Sites as assigned and neededDate Available:08/12/2026Work ScheduleMonday - Friday7 hours/day; 35 hours/weekStart date: 8/12/2026Position DescriptionUnder the general supervision of a principal and the certificated teacher the Instructional Assistant (IA) will assist the teacher in presentation, preparation of teaching materials, and other classroom or playground activities for children in a special education setting or inclusive setting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) as outlined by the special educator the IA is assigned to. Duties can include supporting students with health and behavior needs as well as other related duties as assigned.CompensationSalary Range: $27.82 - $37.28 (New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $35.51)*Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary ScheduleQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentAA degree or equivalent in course work relating to education or passage of proficiency testSix months experience in the care and supervision of children desiredFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationPossession of a valid California Driver's License or other valid State issued IDWilling to complete appropriate trainingBilingual - For positions designated "Bilingual/Biliterate required," successful completion of test certifying competence and literacy in English and another language, determined by MVWSD, is required.Skills/AbilitiesAbility to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff, and communityAbility to accept supervision and guidanceAbility to perform basic clerical work related to supporting studentsAbility to make decisions quickly regarding health and safety of studentsAbility to be sensitive to confidentiality of students/family situationsMaintain confidentiality of records and discussionsKnowledge of correct English usage, spelling, punctuation, and vocabularyAbility to speak clearly and effectively and follow oral and written directionsEmpathize and positively support students with disabilitiesWork independentlyAble to adjust to changing needs of studentsAbility to use office equipmentExamples of Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssists children individually or in small groups in academic areas to support, review and reinforce curriculumAssists children with activities relating to the development of small muscles and hand-eye coordinationPerforms basic clerical work related to supporting studentsLeads activities designed to assist children to achieve motor control and body awarenessObserves behavior of children carefully to ensure safety and reacts appropriatelyGuides students to settle disputes and assist in implement behavior management plansAssists in the supervision and monitoring of students during lunch, recess, bus loading/unloading, and/or field tripsSets up work areas and assist in preparation of materialsAssists with classroom clerical tasks and preparation of materials as directedAttends to children's physical needs in the classroom (academic, physical, behavior)Supervise and facilitate children in playground activities related to classroom activities and on educational field tripsParticipate in staff meetings and in-service programs as requiredMaintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of workAssists teacher in supervising students, classroom and playground activitiesProvides individual assistance to students in the areas of academic and basic self-help skills such as toileting, washing and feedingHelps student(s) work independentlyAssists student(s) in developing skills which lead him/her to join the mainstream educational environmentEngages in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with student such as lifting, weight shifting and positioning of studentsOperates a variety of instructional media and equipment and maintains and distributes an inventory of textbooks, supplies, and equipmentProvides a variety of clerical and supportive tasks; maintains confidential student records and files and upon request, attends team meetings and parent conferences related to curriculum and/or student-related concernsAttends to the personal care needs of some students with physical limitations; implements health and physical care procedures such as toileting, washing and feeding. This may also include assistance with educational aids such as computers, visual and hearing amplification aids, braces, crutches, and wheelchairs.Attends training regarding physical care, health care, daily living assistance, behavior management, and crisis intervention, as appropriate.Performs other related duties as assignedADA ProfileAbility to stand and walk for extended periods of time; ability to sit, bend, kneel, perform grasping and handling motions and torso rotations on a continuous basis, lift, carry or move up to 25 lbs., ability to reach in all directions; adequate sight or corrected vision to read printed directions or instructions; hear and speak to communicate with co-workers, students and the public; dexterity of the hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.Supervised by: Site or District AdministratorEvaluated by: Site or District AdministratorThe Mountain View Whisman School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Mountain View Whisman School District requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Erin Green at 650-526-3500, 1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043, or egreen@mvwsd.org.