Special Education Assistant Jobs in Sacramento, 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 II Pool - 2025-2026 School Year ($2,000 Sign On Bonus)

  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 2 days ago

ESSENTIAL TYPES OF DUTIES (Examples) Works on an in-depth basis with small groups and/or individual students with special needs (e.g., severely disabled) to develop individual lesson plans and strategies...

School Based Paraprofessional Job Hiring Now

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

School Based Paraprofessional Job | Hiring Now Sacramento, CA Today CATEGORY Schools - Paraprofessional JOB TYPE Contract Paraprofessional A school district near Sacramento, California is looking...

CL025240 - Special Education Instructional Aide II - Valley View Elementary

  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Assignments may be performed as part of a Resource Specialist "pull-out" special education program (RSP), within a Special Day Class (SDC), or by providing special education support in a regular education...

Two Full Time Paraprofessional Positions for Current School Year Near Folsom CA

  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Soliant has partnered with a school district near Folsom, CA to hire a Paraprofessional/Behavior Aide for the current school year. Position Details : Position Type : Full-time (30+ hours/week)...

Paraprofessional SPED- On-Call Substitute

  • Dixon, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Dixon, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Dixon Montessori Charter School Job Description: 2022-2023 Title: Special Education Paraprofessional Reports to: Executive Director, Education Specialist, Classroom Teacher Primary Function: Under general...

Crossing Guard

  • Dixon, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Dixon, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Dixon Montessori Charter School See attachment on original job posting Refer to the job posting for a list of experience requirements or if you have any questions or need further clarification,...

Paraprofessional- Lunch/Recess Supervision

  • Dixon, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Dixon, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Understand the CA standards for grade/s assigned and create lesson plans, to be approved by the teacher assigned, for delivery to either a large group or individual students....

Substitute Special Education Aide SCUSD

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 90+ days ago

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist the classroom teacher in providing or reinforcing instruction in an assigned special education program, such as Autistic (AUT), Communicatively Disabled (CD), Developmentally...

Paraprofessional II (POOL) - MUTIPLE SITES AVAILABLE - School year 2024-2025 ($2,000 Hiring Bonus)

  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Various locations Time of Day: TBD (varies, dependent on student needs) SUMMARY Performs a variety of activities in support of special instructional programs including special education, interagency...

Special Education Instructional Assistant Roseville Campus

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

We are seeking Special Education Instructional Aides/Paraprofessionals to work with special education teachers in providing instruction and services to our scholars with exceptional needs in accordance...

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Special Education Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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 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,...
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 Sacramento, CA

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Highest Education Level

Special Education Assistants in Sacramento, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.1%
Master's Degree
32.9%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
High School or GED
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%


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