Special Education Assistant Jobs in Costa Mesa, 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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Paraprofessional .75FTE (MTSS)

  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days 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...

Special Education Instructional Aide (Various Sites) Open to all qualified TRANSFER/PROMOTION applicants within the El Rancho Unified School District only

  • Pico Rivera, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pico Rivera, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

EL RANCHO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE/SPECIAL EDUCATION DEFINITION Under general supervision, to assist teachers of the learning handicapped by performing a wide variety of duties in...

Special Ed. Instructional Assistant - AUTISM

  • Buena Park, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, 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...

Paraprofessional 2025-2026 School Year

  • Compton, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Compton, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Paraprofessional - 2025-2026 School Year Amergis Healthcare Staffing - 3.4 Compton, CA Job Details Full-time $17 - $20 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision...

Instructional Assistant - Special Education Severely Handicapped - SUBSTITUTE 2025-2026 School Year

  • Paramount, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Paramount, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Paramount Unified also has a robust Early Childhood Education program for our youngest learners. District enrollment is approximately 11,500 students, of which 95% are unduplicated....

Instructional Assistant - Special Education - SUBSTITUTE 2025-2026 School Year

  • Paramount, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Paramount, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Paramount Unified also has a robust Early Childhood Education program for our youngest learners. District enrollment is approximately 11,500 students, of which 95% are unduplicated....

Instructional Assistant - Special Education 2025-2026 School Year

  • Paramount, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Paramount, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Paramount Unified also has a robust Early Childhood Education program for our youngest learners. District enrollment is approximately 11,500 students, of which 95% are unduplicated....

Instructional Assistant/Special Education I

  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, 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 (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Special Education Instructional Aide (Various Sites) Open to all qualified INSIDE/OUTSIDE applicants

  • Pico Rivera, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Pico Rivera, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 18 days ago

EL RANCHO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE/SPECIAL EDUCATION DEFINITION Under general supervision, to assist teachers of the learning handicapped by performing a wide variety of duties in...

Speech/Language Pathology Assistant - Special Education

  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, 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 (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Westminster, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, 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,...

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

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

2025-26 SY - Special Education Instructional Aide

  • Compton, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Compton, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Education assists in reinforcing instruction to an assigned individual or in small groups....

Paraprofessional / Special Education Aide (Chino Campus)

  • Chino, CA (24 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chino, CA (24 miles from Costa Mesa, 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...

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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 Costa Mesa, CA

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Highest Education Level

Special Education Assistants in Costa Mesa, 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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