Instructional Aide - Special Education, Springs Trailblazer Student Center, Santa Ana at Springs Charter Schools - Orange County
About the Employer
The mission of each Springs Charter School is to empower students by fostering their innate curiosity, engaging their parents, and promoting optimum learning by collaboratively developing a personalized learning program for each student. If your professional goals align with our mission and vision, please come work with us!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Are you looking for a fulfilling position within Special Education? We invite you to join our 1400+ employees who love where they work! Springs Charter Schools has earned the distinguished Top Work Places award for the Inland Valley for 9 years in a row! If you want to grow with the largest charter school in the nation, click to apply right now to be an integral part of our team!
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications: * High School Diploma or the equivalent; and * 2 years of college (48 units + ), or Associate's degree (A. A.) or higher; or 2-3 years experience in a school setting working with children * Pass a local assessment of reading and math skills. Tutoring experience a plus, and knowledge of SPED policies and processes and experience with special needs students in preferred.
*A completed EDJOIN online application is required. The resume does not take the place of a completed application. Upload all required documents named exactly as stated (e.g., Letter of Recommendation) in order to be considered for this position. * Applicants should upload transcripts with their application if education is required by the position or claimed on the application. Transcripts will be needed before hire and are also used to determine salary placement.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters required)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications: * High School Diploma or the equivalent; and * 2 years of college (48 units + ), or Associate's degree (A. A.) or higher; or 2-3 years experience in a school setting working with children * Pass a local assessment of reading and math skills. Tutoring experience a plus, and knowledge of SPED policies and processes and experience with special needs students in preferred.
*A completed EDJOIN online application is required. The resume does not take the place of a completed application. Upload all required documents named exactly as stated (e.g., Letter of Recommendation) in order to be considered for this position. * Applicants should upload transcripts with their application if education is required by the position or claimed on the application. Transcripts will be needed before hire and are also used to determine salary placement.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters required)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The candidate for this Instructional Aide position will have an understanding of students with special needs with a minimum of first aid training prior to beginning of employment. The aide will work with a student in instructional practices, curriculum, outside activities, physical education, electives, and recess. Candidate must be patient, kind, friendly, observant, able to keep good documentation, and collaborate with teachers and parents. See job description for list of duties and responsibilities.
Notes:
* Special Education competency test will be administered to qualified applicants.
* Upon hire will need to provide supporting Education documentation (College units, AA or higher Degree, certificate copy) if required by position or claimed on application.
* Springs Charter Schools follows all applicable state and local health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
* Springs Charter Schools has the sole discretion to close this job posting at any time.
Comments and Other Information
The candidate for this Instructional Aide position will have an understanding of students with special needs with a minimum of first aid training prior to beginning of employment. The aide will work with a student in instructional practices, curriculum, outside activities, physical education, electives, and recess. Candidate must be patient, kind, friendly, observant, able to keep good documentation, and collaborate with teachers and parents. See job description for list of duties and responsibilities.
Notes:
* Special Education competency test will be administered to qualified applicants.
* Upon hire will need to provide supporting Education documentation (College units, AA or higher Degree, certificate copy) if required by position or claimed on application.
* Springs Charter Schools follows all applicable state and local health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
* Springs Charter Schools has the sole discretion to close this job posting at any time.
Application Deadline
8/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/23/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$21.22 - $22.51 Per Hour
$21.22 - $22.51 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Based on job aligned experience
Length of Work Year
10 months/year; 32 hours/week (Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 8am-3:15pm, Wed 8am-12pm)
Employment Type
Part Time
Benefits
Full health and wellness benefits, paid training and professional development, and CalPERS retirement
Location
1821 North Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Grade
3rd