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Instructional Assistant Specialized Care I (Special Education) Benefited Position 30 Hours Per Week


Job Location:

Encinitas, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 21 - 27
Posted: 26 October 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of IntroductionCurrent Resume3 Current Letters of Recommendation. All within one year and at least one from current must have at least 48 college semester units or an Associates Arts (AA) degree or take and pass the District Competency Test to be considered for the position. EUSD will provide an opportunity to test.

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of IntroductionCurrent Resume3 Current Letters of Recommendation. All within one year and at least one from current must have at least 48 college semester units or an Associates Arts (AA) degree or take and pass the District Competency Test to be considered for the position. EUSD will provide an opportunity to test.

Comments and Other Information
The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is seeking caring dedicated and student-centered individuals to join our team as Instructional Assistants Specialized Care I (IASC I). This rewarding position supports students with significant medical and specialized care needs in Special Day Class (SDC) programs at La Costa Heights Mission Estancia and Park Dale Lane Elementary Schools. IASC I employees play an essential role in helping students access learning and participate meaningfully in the school day. Working closely with certificated staff and other members of the educational team this position provides individualized support to help students thrive academically behaviorally socially emotionally and include reinforcing instruction supporting classroom routines and learning activities promoting student independence implementing individualized behavior and support strategies and helping create a safe inclusive and engaging learning environment. Because this assignment supports students with significant and specialized needs responsibilities may also include assisting with mobility positioning toileting feeding hygiene and other personal or specialized care needs consistent with the job description and appropriate EUSD we value compassionate support staff who approach students with patience dignity encouragement and respect. The ideal candidate is dependable collaborative comfortable supporting students with a range of physical developmental and medical needs and committed to helping every student participate as independently and successfully as you are looking for meaningful work where you can build relationships be part of a supportive team and make a positive difference in students lives each day we encourage you to Schedule: 30 Hours Per Week; Monday through Friday; 6 Hours per daySalary placement dependent upon experience; up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary those who do not have at least 48 semester units or a AA Degree we will hold the ESSA testing at the district office. Please call to Ext. 1182 if you need to take the District Include: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance PERS RetirementThe Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is located in the North San Diego County along the coast. It serves nine (9) Kindergarten through sixth grade Vision: Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all Values: Joy -Through an intentional focus on the whole person we create joyful learning environments for - We ensure everyone feels valued affirmed and - We practice honesty transparency and vulnerability to cultivate - We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of - We are curious creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex : This posting may be closed before 11/30/2026 based on applicant pool/district candidates will be required to pass a fingerprint background check physical examination drug screening and provide proof of a negative Tuberculin Skin Test prior to employment with Encinitas Union School District. The District will cover the cost of fingerprinting physical examination and drug screening. The TB test is at the applicants expense. Original Social Security Card and Drivers License are Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) 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 immigration status religious beliefs or customs 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. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee student-to-employee or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment contact: Angelica Lopez Assistant Superintendent Administrative Services 101 South Rancho Santa Fe Road Encinitas CA 92024; Ext 1181. If you have difficulty completing your on-line application contact EdJoins help desk at 1-. Remember EdJoin does not support documents in Word format (.doc or .docx)
Comments and Other Information

The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is seeking caring dedicated and student-centered individuals to join our team as Instructional Assistants Specialized Care I (IASC I). This rewarding position supports students with significant medical and specialized care needs in Special Day Class (SDC) programs at La Costa Heights Mission Estancia and Park Dale Lane Elementary Schools. IASC I employees play an essential role in helping students access learning and participate meaningfully in the school day. Working closely with certificated staff and other members of the educational team this position provides individualized support to help students thrive academically behaviorally socially emotionally and include reinforcing instruction supporting classroom routines and learning activities promoting student independence implementing individualized behavior and support strategies and helping create a safe inclusive and engaging learning environment. Because this assignment supports students with significant and specialized needs responsibilities may also include assisting with mobility positioning toileting feeding hygiene and other personal or specialized care needs consistent with the job description and appropriate EUSD we value compassionate support staff who approach students with patience dignity encouragement and respect. The ideal candidate is dependable collaborative comfortable supporting students with a range of physical developmental and medical needs and committed to helping every student participate as independently and successfully as you are looking for meaningful work where you can build relationships be part of a supportive team and make a positive difference in students lives each day we encourage you to Schedule: 30 Hours Per Week; Monday through Friday; 6 Hours per daySalary placement dependent upon experience; up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary those who do not have at least 48 semester units or a AA Degree we will hold the ESSA testing at the district office. Please call to Ext. 1182 if you need to take the District Include: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance PERS RetirementThe Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is located in the North San Diego County along the coast. It serves nine (9) Kindergarten through sixth grade Vision: Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all Values: Joy -Through an intentional focus on the whole person we create joyful learning environments for - We ensure everyone feels valued affirmed and - We practice honesty transparency and vulnerability to cultivate - We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of - We are curious creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex : This posting may be closed before 11/30/2026 based on applicant pool/district candidates will be required to pass a fingerprint background check physical examination drug screening and provide proof of a negative Tuberculin Skin Test prior to employment with Encinitas Union School District. The District will cover the cost of fingerprinting physical examination and drug screening. The TB test is at the applicants expense. Original Social Security Card and Drivers License are Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) 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 immigration status religious beliefs or customs 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. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee student-to-employee or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment contact: Angelica Lopez Assistant Superintendent Administrative Services 101 South Rancho Santa Fe Road Encinitas CA 92024; Ext 1181. If you have difficulty completing your on-line application contact EdJoins help desk at 1-. Remember EdJoin does not support documents in Word format (.doc or .docx)

Required Experience:

Junior IC