Special Education Assistant Jobs in Chino, CA

A Special Education Assistant plays a crucial role in elementary education by supporting students with special needs under the direction of a Special Education Teacher. They help to handle the everyday needs of these students such as helping them with their schoolwork, personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and behavioral issues. They also monitor student progress and assist the teacher in devising and implementing personalized educational plans. Special Education Assistants also contribute to maintaining a safe and comfortable classroom environment that promotes learning.

This role demands certain certifications and skills. At a minimum, they must possess a high school diploma but a degree or certification in special education or a related field is preferred. CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, teachers, and parents. Patience and empathy are essential as they will be tasked with managing children with varying abilities and behavioral issues. Prior experiences as a Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Worker, or Behavior Therapist can provide valuable experience before becoming a Special Education Assistant.

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Special Education Instructional Aide I - Elementary Sites

  • Riverside, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverside, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Special Education Instructional Aide I - Elementary Sites About the Employer San Jacinto Unified School District is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff....

Paraprofessional .75FTE (MTSS)

  • Orange, CA (16 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, CA (16 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Paraprofessional.75FTE (MTSS) About the Employer Sage Oak is a non-classroom based charter school dedicated to personalized education, independent learning, cultivating diversity, and community...

SPED Paraprofessional (.50FTE)

  • Riverside, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverside, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 2 days ago

SPED Paraprofessional (.50FTE) About the Employer Sage Oak is a non-classroom based charter school dedicated to personalized education, independent learning, cultivating diversity, and community...

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Special Education

  • Riverside, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverside, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Special Education About the Employer San Jacinto Unified School District is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff....

Special Ed. Instructional Assistant - AUTISM

  • Buena Park, CA (22 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (22 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Please submit required documents as attachments online: 1) One letter of recommendation 2) If you have at least 48 units or credit hours of college coursework, please include unofficial...

Instructional Assistant/Special Education I

  • Orange, CA (16 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orange, CA (16 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Instructional Assistant/Special Education I Requirements / Qualifications POSITION DETAILS The Fullerton School District is seeking individuals for part-time positions to assist with training and learning...

Instructional Assistant - Special Education (7hr, 3hr & Sub Positions) for the 2025-26 school year

  • Anaheim, CA (19 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (19 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 13 days ago

One year experience working with children in an organized setting; preferably in a Special Education setting....

Speech/Language Pathology Assistant - Special Education

  • Orange, CA (16 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Orange, CA (16 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Equivalent to: Completion of high school; equivalent to AA Degree; completion of four courses; Special Education communication and speech discorders of language development....

School-Based RBT / Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Westminster, CA (24 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Westminster, CA (24 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Education Jobs Allied Jobs Nursing Jobs Therapy Jobs Pharmacy Jobs s Job title, location, or keyword Search All Jobs Job Details School-Based RBT / Special Education Paraprofessional | Westminster,...

EXPERIENCE: Experience working in a preschool or child development classroom setting is desirable....

NEW! Paraprofessional Opportunity for 20252026 School Year Fontana, CA

  • Fontana, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Fontana, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Sunbelt Staffing is actively seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional for a full-time position in a school near Fontana, CA, for the upcoming 20252026 academic year. This role offers a chance to...

Paraprofessional (Mild/Moderate - Special Ed) - Mardan School, Irvine

  • Irvine, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Specuialist in a special education elementary grade classroom of students with social/emotional, learning, and behavioral issues....

Paraprofessional / Special Education Aide (Chino Campus)

  • Chino, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chino, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Cover Letter Resume Letters of Recommendation Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies preferred (not required) Requirements / Qualifications About the Employer Allegiance STEAM...

11581-3 Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant

  • Colton, CA (22 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Colton, CA (22 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

#11581-3 Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: High School graduate (or the equivalent) and one...

Instructional Assistant/Special Education II

  • Fullerton, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (15 miles from Chino, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

POSITION DETAILS The Fullerton School District is seeking highly qualified individuals for part-time positions that assist teachers working in behavioral disability and autism programs and...

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Special Education Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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MathTrackX: Special Functions
Understand trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions and how they can be applied in the real world. This course is part two of the MathTrackX XSeries Program which has been designed to...
Special Education
This course is part of a D2L/Educator and Leadership Institute (ELI) suite of online learning programmes. The programmes aim to boost knowledge in 4 areas: Special Education, School Leadership,...
Special Needs Education
This comprehensive online course is designed to equip educators, caregivers, and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to support students with special needs. Through...

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Salary for Special Education Assistant Jobs in Chino, CA

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Highest Education Level

Special Education Assistants in Chino, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.2%
Master's Degree
32.9%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
High School or GED
5.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%


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