Instructional Assistant Specialized Care I (Special Education): 15 Hours Per Week

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7/31/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

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Letter of Introduction Current Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation Applicants must have at least 48 college semester units, or an Associates Arts (AA) degree, or take and pass the District Competency Test, to be considered for the position. EUSD will provide an opportunity to test.

The Encinitas Union School District is seeking applicants for an Instructional Assistant Specialized Care to support students in grades K-6th in an LRC setting at Mission Estancia Elementary School. Work Schedule: 15 Hours Per Week; Monday through Friday; specific work schedule to be determined Salary placement dependent upon experience; up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary placement. For those who do not have at least 48 semester units or a AA Degree, we will hold the ESSA testing at the district office. Please call 760-944-4300 Ext. 1182 if you need to take the District test. The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is located in the North San Diego County along the coast. It serves nine (9) Kindergarten through sixth grade schools. District's Vision: Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all learners. District's Values: Joy -Through an intentional focus on the whole person, we create joyful learning environments for everyone. Belonging - We ensure everyone feels valued, affirmed and celebrated. Integrity - We practice honesty, transparency, and vulnerability to cultivate trust. Service - We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of others. Innovation - We are curious, creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex problems. NOTE: This posting may be closed before 7/31/2026 based on applicant pool/district needs. Successful candidates will be required to pass fingerprint background check, physical and drug screen and provide negative Tuberculin Skin Test result prior to working in Encinitas Union School District. Fingerprinting and TB test at applicant's expense. Physical/drug screen paid by EUSD. An original Social Security Card is required at the time of hire. The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) 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, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, 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. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Angelica Lopez, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, 101 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 944 4300 Ext 1181. If you have difficulty completing your on-line application, contact EdJoin's help desk at 1-888-900-8945. Remember, EdJoin does not support documents in Word format (.doc or .docx)