Instructional Assistant - Special Education at Guajome Park Academy
About the Employer
Guajome Park Academy (GPA) is a K-12 public, college preparatory charter school. GPA is a school designed to meet the needs of a variety of learners, offering a program that is academically challenging, and that works to develop students to become critical thinkers, effective communicators, self-directed learners and responsible citizens. GPA offers a standards-based curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and an A-G aligned 9-12 college-preparatory program. As an IB World School, the philosophies and ideals of the IB are ingrained in the culture of Guajome throughout the K-12 school. Mission Statement: Through innovation and excellence, our mission is to inspire and empower all learners to become responsible, critically thinking, compassionate global citizens who approach the world with curiosity, courage, and resolve.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing instruction to individual students or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students in improving their reading, writing, vocabulary, math and other subject areas; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; and tutor students in assigned subject matters.
Requirements / Qualifications
Include cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have: - 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Include cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have: - 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.
Comments and Other Information
Selected candidate will be required to complete drug screening and criminal background screening (processing fees paid by Guajome / rolling fee of approximately $25 paid by candidate).
TB clearance within past 4 years is required.
Comments and Other Information
Selected candidate will be required to complete drug screening and criminal background screening (processing fees paid by Guajome / rolling fee of approximately $25 paid by candidate).
TB clearance within past 4 years is required.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/25/2026
Contact
Anna McAfee
7606318500
7606318500
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$28,962 to $35,203 Annually - Depending on Experience; Benefits eligible
Length of Work Year
26/27 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time