Special Education Assistant Jobs in Richmond, 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

  • San Pablo, CA (2 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Pablo, CA (2 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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Paraprofessional K-12

  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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

Special Education Paraprofessional

  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Richmond, 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....

Special Education Instructional Aide

  • Richmond, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, CA
  • 1 day ago

the Academic Year) Hourly Rage: $24.00 - $28.00 Position Summary Under the supervision of the Special Education Director and Special Education Resource Teacher, the Special Education Instructional...

Part time Paraprofessional Needed - Moraga, CA

  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Title: Paraprofessional (Contract) Part Time Responsibilities: Assist teachers in delivering instruction and implementing lesson plans....

Full Time Contract - Paraprofessional - San Mateo, CA

  • Pacifica, CA (24 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pacifica, CA (24 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist teachers in delivering instruction and implementing lesson plans. Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with special needs or learning challenges....

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

  • Vallejo, CA (18 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vallejo, CA (18 miles from Richmond, 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...

Hiring Now: School Paraprofessional - School Year Contract - Castro Valley, CA

  • Castro Valley, CA (20 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA (20 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring a paraprofessional to work with our students and provide them educational and emotional support at a school district in the Castro Valley, CA area Details : Full time contract Monday...

School Paraprofessional Job San Bruno, CA

  • San Bruno, CA (23 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Bruno, CA (23 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Assisting with instruction Supervising students Supporting special education needs Helping with classroom management....

Teacher Assistant (Special Education)

  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We have a rare opening for a 'special' special education professional to assist with grades K -- 12....

Urgent Need - Special Education Paraprofessional - Elementary Setting

  • San Bruno, CA (23 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Bruno, CA (23 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Paraprofessional needed for a contract job in a school district around the San Bruno, CA area! Qualified candidates should be able to start as soon as compliance is met. Job Details: Classroom...

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

  • Benicia, CA (16 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Benicia, CA (16 miles from Richmond, 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 (16 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Benicia, CA (16 miles from Richmond, 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 American Canyon, CA

  • American Canyon, CA (18 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • American Canyon, CA (18 miles from Richmond, 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...

Paraprofessional needed near Oakland, CA - school position

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Richmond, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description and Requirements: School year contract with the possibility of extension for the following year Full-time 1:1 with a special education student Benefits of working at Sunbelt Staffing...

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Special Education Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Special Education
This course is part of a D2L/Educator and Leadership Institute (ELI) suite of online learning programmes. The programmes aim to boost knowledge in 4 areas: Special Education, School Leadership,...
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 Richmond, CA

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Highest Education Level

Special Education Assistants in Richmond, 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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