Instructional Assistant - Special Services Program 2025-2026 at El Dorado County Office of Education
About the Employer
At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are hiring in the following geographic regions: • El Dorado Hills to Camino The El Dorado County Office of Education accepts applications for Instructional Assistant- Special Services Program, on a year-round basis, with no application deadline. This posting will be used to create an eligibility list. This list will be used for current and future openings. Purpose Statement: Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist in supervising classroom, playground, and community activities of students with disabilities and Juvenile Hall students; present instructional material under the teacher’s direction to individual students or small groups; relieve teacher of routine clerical duties.
Requirements / Qualifications
• Experience: Successful interaction with children in a classroom or other structured setting, preferably with students with disabilities. • Education: High school diploma or the equivalent, and two years of college (48 units), or A.A. degree (or higher), or pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. *All applicants are required to pass testing in order to be placed on an eligibility list*
Please include the following attachments with your completed application:
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Current letter of recommendation - within the last two (2) years)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
• Experience: Successful interaction with children in a classroom or other structured setting, preferably with students with disabilities. • Education: High school diploma or the equivalent, and two years of college (48 units), or A.A. degree (or higher), or pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. *All applicants are required to pass testing in order to be placed on an eligibility list*
Please include the following attachments with your completed application:
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Current letter of recommendation - within the last two (2) years)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Matt Murphy, at 530-295-2250.
For more information on Title IX, please visit EDCOE Title IX Information.
Comments and Other Information
The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Matt Murphy, at 530-295-2250.
For more information on Title IX, please visit EDCOE Title IX Information.
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
1/5/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
25
Salary
Pay Range
$20.55 - $ 25.46 Per Hour
$20.55 - $ 25.46 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
EDCOE pays $600/month toward medical (prorated for less than full time); no cost dental, life insurance, EAP, long term disability; vision $4.87/month; CalPERS retirement.
Length of Work Year
5 days per week, 10 months per year, hours may vary
Employment Type
Part Time
Mandatory Testing
Multiple choice test link will be emailed to applicants as they are screened in.