Instructional Assistant, Moderate/ Severe (6 hours/day), 2026-27 School Year, Special Education (This position will not generate full-time service credit for PERS/ STRS) at San Joaquin County Office of Education Share on X - Application Deadline 6/26/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/26/2026 Contact Katie Turner 209-292-2765 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $21.28 - $28.86 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info CSEA 1 Salary Schedule, Plus Pro-Rated Fringe Benefits/ Educational Degree Stipends (pro-rated) Length of Work Year 182 Workdays, 6 hrs./day, Part Time, Monday - Friday Employment Type Part Time Location Various sites throughout San Joaquin County Department Special Education Start Date 2026/2027 school year Represented This position is represented by California School Employees Association (CSEA). Salary Schedule New Instructional Assistants will normally be placed on Step 1 of the schedule ($21.28), previous experience of a comparable nature may result in initial placement on Step 2 ($21.61) or Step 3 ($23.22), but in no case beyond Step 3. About the Employer Educate, Innovate and Inspire! San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees. SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County’s most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education. Job Summary Under direction of management personnel and certificated staff, assist certificated staff in the instruction, supervision and training of individuals or groups of students (average ages 1 1/2 to 22 years) with a variety of special education needs; perform a variety of instructional services within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures; provide a range of instructional training experiences in a variety of educational environments which may include specific classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, the community and/or other instructional facilities; may serve students with any or a combination of, the following conditions: intellectual disability; severe physical/medical involvement; communication disorders (to include non-verbal); hearing/vision impairment; learning disorders; emotional disturbances; behavior disorders and to perform related duties as assigned. Instructional Assistant works closely with teacher and follows detailed instruction and/or established practices and procedures on most duties. Contact with others primarily includes certificated staff, COE employees, parents, and other school district staff. Requirements / Qualifications 1. Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade. 2. Demonstrate proficiency in basic reading, writing and math skills at a level required for high school seniors by completing ONE of the below options: -Proof of AA or BA Degree from a regionally accredited college -48 Semester units with a C- or better OR -Successful completion of the basic proficiency test - approved and administered by Human Resources Department at the San Joaquin County Office of Education. - If you need to take the basic proficiency test, administered by the San Joaquin County Office of Education, learn more and register for the exam at If you meet the minimum qualifications and want to apply for this position, submit your application online and attach the required documents by the application deadline. For assistance with the application process, call (209) 926-6491. Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)Letter(s) of Recommendation (1 Letter of Recommendation - MUST BE SIGNED BY AUTHOR (preferably dated within the past year))Other (Proficiency in basic reading, writing and math skills-Proof of AA or BA Degree from a regionally accredited college, 48 Semester units with a C- or better, OR Successful completion of the basic proficiency test)Resume (Current Resume) Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination in Employment & Sexual Harassment The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any SJCOE site and/or activity. The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation. Contact the Title IX Coordinator/ Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/ Harassment (including Sexual harassment). Name: HR Title IX Investigations E-mail: HR - Title. I - Xinvestigations@sjcoe.net School District: San Joaquin County Office of Education Telephone: 209-468-4820 Links Related To This Job Special Education Department SELPA Salary Schedules Health Benefits HR - Policy Page View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. Cal. PERS Links Not all postings qualify for Cal. PERS. Informational Only. Cal. 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