How much does a Special Education Instructional Assistant make in California? The average Special Education Instructional Assistant salary in California is $59,643 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $47,024 and $78,113. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Special Education Instructional Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary $35,536 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary $47,024 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary $59,643 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary $78,113 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary $94,928 CA March 26, 2024
25% $47,024 10% $35,536 90% $94,928 75% $78,113 $59,643 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Special Education Instructional Assistant ?

A paraprofessional educator, alternatively known as a paraeduc, para-pro, paraswami (from Hindi swami for an educated person), paraeducator, instructional assistant, educational assistant, teacher's aide or classroom assistant, is a teaching-related position within a school generally responsible for specialized or concentrated assistance for students in elementary and secondary schools. Not all countries and states have a fixed definition of "paraprofessional" and may use all of the terms listed above, and many others, interchangeably....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $56,993 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $57,804 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $59,859 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $56,885 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $55,425 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $58,994 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $57,156 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $53,857 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $65,969 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $65,807 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Special Education Instructional Assistant in California
Cottonwood Union School District - Cottonwood , CA
Job Summary 5.75 hours/dayInstructional Aide works under the general supervision of the Site Principal. Works under the daily direction of either a classroom teacher or a special education teacher performing a wide variety of tasks in a support role Requirements / Qualifications Letter of Interest Classified Application Instructional Assistant Certificate (Paraprofessional Exam) or Equivalent 48 college units Three Letters of Recommendation
- 2 days ago
About the Employer About Dublin Dublin is a suburban city in the East (San Francisco) Bay Area and Tri-Valley regions of Alameda County, California. The city, with a population of approximately 68,100, is located along the north side of the Interstate 580/680 intersection. About the Dublin Unified School District The Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) serves nearly 13,000 students, from preschool through adult education, in a diverse suburban environment. The district is comprised of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one K-8 school, one continuation high school, and one comprehensive high school, with a second under construction and due to open in the Fall of 2023. DUSD's mission is to educate every student to become a lifelong learner by providing a safe and supportive environment that fosters collective responsibility for each student's success. The District is ranked as one of the "Best School Districts in California" and its schools have been recognized with numerous
- 2 days ago
About the Employer About Dublin Dublin is a suburban city in the East (San Francisco) Bay Area and Tri-Valley regions of Alameda County, California. The city, with a population of approximately 68,100, is located along the north side of the Interstate 580/680 intersection. About the Dublin Unified School District The Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) serves nearly 13,000 students, from preschool through adult education, in a diverse suburban environment. The district is comprised of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one K-8 school, one continuation high school, and one comprehensive high school, with a second under construction and due to open in the Fall of 2023. DUSD's mission is to educate every student to become a lifelong learner by providing a safe and supportive environment that fosters collective responsibility for each student's success. The District is ranked as one of the "Best School Districts in California" and its schools have been recognized with numerous
- 2 days ago
About the Employer About Dublin Dublin is a suburban city in the East (San Francisco) Bay Area and Tri-Valley regions of Alameda County, California. The city, with a population of approximately 68,100, is located along the north side of the Interstate 580/680 intersection. About the Dublin Unified School District The Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) serves nearly 13,000 students, from preschool through adult education, in a diverse suburban environment. The district is comprised of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one K-8 school, one continuation high school, and one comprehensive high school, with a second under construction and due to open in the Fall of 2023. DUSD's mission is to educate every student to become a lifelong learner by providing a safe and supportive environment that fosters collective responsibility for each student's success. The District is ranked as one of the "Best School Districts in California" and its schools have been recognized with numerous
- 2 days ago
About the Employer About Dublin Dublin is a suburban city in the East (San Francisco) Bay Area and Tri-Valley regions of Alameda County, California. The city, with a population of approximately 68,100, is located along the north side of the Interstate 580/680 intersection. About the Dublin Unified School District The Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) serves nearly 13,000 students, from preschool through adult education, in a diverse suburban environment. The district is comprised of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one K-8 school, one continuation high school, and one comprehensive high school, with a second under construction and due to open in the Fall of 2023. DUSD's mission is to educate every student to become a lifelong learner by providing a safe and supportive environment that fosters collective responsibility for each student's success. The District is ranked as one of the "Best School Districts in California" and its schools have been recognized with numerous
- 2 days ago
Paterson Public Schools - Paterson , NJ
Position Type: PARAPROFESSIONALS/Instructional Aide Date Posted: 4/19/2024 Location: School #20 Date Available: October Effective Date(s): October Staff Needed: One (1) Special Education Instructional Assistant Qualifications: Must have a minimum of sixty (60) college credits from an accredited college or university Experience working with students with disabilities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with staff, administration, and families. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, administrators and the community Provide assistance to the teacher such as, but not limited to, preparation of materials for class use, assistance to the teacher in clerical work, and assistance to the teacher in supervision of children Salary: As Per Negotiated Contract Initiator: Michael Hill, Principal Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and
- 3 days ago

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