Instructional Assistant, Special Education - Adapted Physical Education

Instructional Assistant, Special Education - Adapted Physical Education at Palo Alto Unified School District

Application Deadline

5/3/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

4/23/2026

Contact

Sandy Esquivias

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$33.34 - $42.53 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

Range 29 on the Classified Salary Schedule

Length of Work Year

10 Months / 7 Hours per day

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Palo Alto Unified School District

Department

Special Education

Benefits

• 875% on the Prorated Cost Table for Part-Time Employees
  
  

Job Summary

Job Summary

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS degree with emphasis on specific courses in specialized areas;
• Two years of satisfactory experience as an instructional aide or in related positions;
• Satisfactory work history;
• Satisfactory experience demonstrating tact, courtesy, positive attitude and maintain cooperative relationships with those contracted during the course of work;
• Teaching credential preferred. OVERVIEW: Supports teachers in delivering adapted PE by assisting with instruction, supervising student safety, and reinforcing skills and behavior. Helps prepare materials, manage equipment, and support student participation in a safe, inclusive environment. RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with instructional activities in programs under the direction of the principal;
• Interact effectively with students;
• Monitor and reinforce skills and student behavior;
• Supervise student safety during adaptive PE activities;
• Provide instructional prompts;
• Assist teacher instruction by leading small groups;
• Facilitating movement and positioning;
• Assist in assembling and developing materials for instruction;
• Collecting materials and equipment needed by the teacher;
• Assembling, adjusting, and maintaining equipment used in the instructional program;
• Preparing the room for the activity, obtaining the required materials and equipment, the operation of the equipment, and return of all materials and equipment to storage;
• Data collection on mastery of skills;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with teachers, students and others contacted during the course of this work;
• Performing other duties as assigned.
  
  

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