What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Special Education position at Mountain View Whisman School District?

Instructional Assistant - Special Education at Mountain View Whisman School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

5/4/2026

Contact

Stephanie Madrid
650-526-3555

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
$27.82/hour - $37.28/hour Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

(New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $35.51/hour). Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule

Length of Work Year

182 days

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

Position start date is August 12, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year. Under 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. Please visit mvwsd.org for more details. You may apply to JobID: 2720 under jobs.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent AA degree or equivalent in course work relating to education or passage of proficiency test Six months experience in the care and supervision of children desired First Aid Certification CPR Certification Possession of a valid California Driver's License or other valid State issued ID Willing to complete appropriate training Bilingual – For positions designated "Bilingual/Biliterate required," successful completion of test certifying competence and literacy in English and another language, determined by MVWSD, is required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

The 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.

Comments and Other Information

Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.

CalPERS Retirement Benefits

Salary : $28 - $37

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Special Education position at Mountain View Whisman School District?