Special Education Assistant Jobs in Fairfield, CA

A Special Education Assistant plays a crucial role in elementary education by supporting students with special needs under the direction of a Special Education Teacher. They help to handle the everyday needs of these students such as helping them with their schoolwork, personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and behavioral issues. They also monitor student progress and assist the teacher in devising and implementing personalized educational plans. Special Education Assistants also contribute to maintaining a safe and comfortable classroom environment that promotes learning.

This role demands certain certifications and skills. At a minimum, they must possess a high school diploma but a degree or certification in special education or a related field is preferred. CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, teachers, and parents. Patience and empathy are essential as they will be tasked with managing children with varying abilities and behavioral issues. Prior experiences as a Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Worker, or Behavior Therapist can provide valuable experience before becoming a Special Education Assistant.

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Paraprofessional K-12

  • Rio Vista, CA (15 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rio Vista, CA (15 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 10 days ago

No lesson plan? No problem SubPlan.ai creates lesson plans in seconds when one hasnt been left for you....

Paraprofessional

  • Pittsburg, CA (19 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pittsburg, CA (19 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 10 days ago

No lesson plan? No problem SubPlan.ai creates lesson plans in seconds when one hasnt been left for you....

Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Vallejo, CA (12 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vallejo, CA (12 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications JOB SUMMARY The Special Education Paraprofessional position reports to a credentialed Education Specialist and assists in the direct delivery of instruction in a classroom setting....

Full Time Paraprofessional Position - School Year Contract - Near Vallejo, CA

  • Vallejo, CA (12 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vallejo, CA (12 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Sunbelt is seeking a paraprofessional to aide a classroom of students with their learning at a school district near Vallejo, CA Responsibilities: Work with students to assist and support learning...

School Year Contract - Paraprofessional Position - Vacaville, CA

  • Vacaville, CA (7 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vacaville, CA (7 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Title: School Paraprofessional Responsibilities: Work with students to assist with tasks and learning throughout the day Provide emotional support and assist in lesson planning Assist in any physical...

Paraprofessional 1 (CDU/ELOP Program) All Elementary & Middle School

  • Benicia, CA (14 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Benicia, CA (14 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary These positions are Monday-Friday. We have 2 hour, 3 hour and 4.5 hour positions per day. Work hours will be scheduled between the hours 1:00pm to 5:30pm M-TH and Friday...

Substitute Special Education Assistant - District Wide

  • Benicia, CA (14 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Benicia, CA (14 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 6 days ago

BENICIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT DEFINITION Under supervision, to assist teachers in special education and special needs classroom operations; to assist teachers in instruction...

Part-time Certified Nurse Assistant/Paraprofessional Yountville, CA

  • Yountville, CA (20 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Yountville, CA (20 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 7 days ago

education At least 1-2 year of Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA) experience is a plus How to Apply: For more information or to apply for this position, please email your resume to Brandon Washington at...

School-Based Paraprofessional - Napa, CA

  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 9 days ago

School-Based Paraprofessional - Napa, CA Napa, CA 1 day ago CATEGORY Schools - Paraprofessional JOB TYPE Contract Paraprofessional Opportunity in Napa, CA! We are seeking dedicated...

Special Education Assistant IV - Behavior Assistant #1964

  • Concord, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Concord, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Work Length: 6 Hours per Day New salary schedule effective 7/1/2024 To see what a Special Education Assistant does watch this video!...

Special Education Assistant #414 - Benicia Middle School

  • Benicia, CA (14 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Benicia, CA (14 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 21 days ago

BENICIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT DEFINITION Under supervision, to assist teachers in special education and special needs classroom operations; to assist teachers in instruction...

SEA 2 - CLS Special Education Assistant 2 - CLS @ Valley View Middle School, TalentEd #2019

  • Concord, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Concord, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 21 days ago

CLASS TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT II/CLASSROOM DEFINITION: Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing specialized instructional...

SEA 1 - CLS Special Education Assistant 1 - Classroom @ El Dorado Middle School, TalentEd #1996

  • Concord, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Concord, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 21 days ago

CLASS TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT I/CLASSROOM DEFINITION: Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing various specialized...

Special Education Assistant II - IEP #1442

  • Concord, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Concord, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Special Education Assistant II - IEP #1442 Mt. Diablo Unified School District Oak Grove Middle - Concord, California This job is also posted in Mt....

Special Education Assistant II - IEP #1775

  • Concord, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Concord, CA (22 miles from Fairfield, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Special Education Assistant II - IEP #1775 Mt. Diablo Unified School District Oak Grove Middle - Concord, California This job is also posted in Mt....

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Special Education Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Special Education
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MathTrackX: Special Functions
Understand trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions and how they can be applied in the real world. This course is part two of the MathTrackX XSeries Program which has been designed to...
Special Needs Education
This comprehensive online course is designed to equip educators, caregivers, and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to support students with special needs. Through...

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Salary for Special Education Assistant Jobs in Fairfield, CA

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Highest Education Level

Special Education Assistants in Fairfield, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.1%
Master's Degree
33.0%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
High School or GED
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%


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