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Instructional Assistant, Special Education - Signing Skills Required

San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
San Luis, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026

Instructional Assistant, Special Education - Signing Skills Required at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education

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Date Posted
1/8/2026
Contact
Laura Takken
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Grade 21: $19.10 - $38.82/hour 5% special skills stipend. Salary Range represents steps 1-25. Step placement is determined by directly related experience & education in accordance with Merit System Rule 4872.1, Step13 & beyond requires Cabinet approval
Length of Work Year
School year, 180 work days per year (192 paid days/year), Monday-Friday, 6.5 hours day, 8:00am - 3:00pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
Employment Type
Part Time
Anticipated Start Date
Spring 2026
Location
San Miguel, CA.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required: -High school diploma or equivalent. -An AA degree (or equivalent) or passage of proficiency examination in compliance with Education Code and No Child Left Behind Act. -Experience working with individuals with special education needs in an organized setting. -Sign language skills.* -Valid California driver’s license. -First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. *There is a signing skills assessment that candidates must pass in order to qualify for this position.

All applicants must meet paraprofessional proficiency requirements (48 semester units, AA degree or higher, passage of CBEST test, or proof of NCLB/ESSA compliance) If needed, applicants may take the ESSA Paraprofessional Proficiency exam at the SLOCOE Office. The exam is administered by appointment at the SLOCOE Main Office (across from Cuesta College on Highway One). Please call (805) 782-7264 to schedule an appointment. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Current)
  • NCLB Compliance (Transcript verifying 48 semester units, OR, AA degree or higher OR NCLB/ESSA Certificate of Compliance)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Required: -High school diploma or equivalent. -An AA degree (or equivalent) or passage of proficiency examination in compliance with Education Code and No Child Left Behind Act. -Experience working with individuals with special education needs in an organized setting. -Sign language skills.* -Valid California driver’s license. -First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. *There is a signing skills assessment that candidates must pass in order to qualify for this position.

All applicants must meet paraprofessional proficiency requirements (48 semester units, AA degree or higher, passage of CBEST test, or proof of NCLB/ESSA compliance) If needed, applicants may take the ESSA Paraprofessional Proficiency exam at the SLOCOE Office. The exam is administered by appointment at the SLOCOE Main Office (across from Cuesta College on Highway One). Please call (805) 782-7264 to schedule an appointment. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Current)
  • NCLB Compliance (Transcript verifying 48 semester units, OR, AA degree or higher OR NCLB/ESSA Certificate of Compliance)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

This recruitment serves to fill 1 current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list to fill future openings that may occur in the next 6 months. The current opening is located at Lillian Larson Elementary School in San Miguel. All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for testing. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.

Comments and Other Information


This recruitment serves to fill 1 current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list to fill future openings that may occur in the next 6 months. The current opening is located at Lillian Larson Elementary School in San Miguel. All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for testing. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
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