Instructional Assistant - Special Education at Mountain View Whisman School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position Description 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.
Requirements / 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
• 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.
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
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.
Application Deadline
9/17/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/3/2025
Contact
Eileen Conway
650-526-3500
650-526-3500
Number of Openings
4
Salary
Pay Range
$26.48 - $35.85 Per Hour
$26.48 - $35.85 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
New employees to the district, no higher than Step 6 $34.14 per hour
Length of Work Year
182 days
Employment Type
Full Time