Paraprofessional (Mild/Moderate - Special Ed)

Job Description

Job Summary
The teaching assistant (TA) is a member of a teaching team who supports the Education Specialist in a special education classroom of up to 12 students with social/emotional/learning and behavioral issues. A VALID 30-day substitute teaching permit, issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing, is required for the job. If the applicant does not have the permit, they must be eligible to apply for and receive one. Most of our assistants are currently working toward obtaining credentials or graduate degrees in a related field. Our program utilizes a therapeutic, rather than ABA approach.
Job Description / Essential Elements
General Description:
Full-time Assistant Teacher position supporting an Ed. Specialist in a special education elementary grade classroom of students with social/emotional, learning, and behavioral issues. For information about the school and population served, please visit www.mardanschool.org.
Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

• A Valid 30-Day Substitute Permit issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (or meeting all requirements to obtain such) - Up to an $1,100 annual stipend is offered

• Classroom or direct experience supervising students with behavioral issues is DESIRED. (Most of our Assistant Teachers are currently working towards credentials or graduate degrees in related fields.)

• Knowledge and experience with special education, behavior management techniques, and/or working with children with autism spectrum disorders is highly desired.

• Before applying, please review our website for information on our program and population served: www.mardanschool.org.

Hours, Salary, Benefits:

• Full-time position for approximately 33 hours per week, from the third week in August to the third week in July annually. Hours are approx. 8:15 am to 3:15 pm M - F

• Compensation is $19.00 to $24.00 per hour.

• BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 10 personal days paid

• Medical, dental, vision insurance offerred (Employer pays up to 75% of medical and dental + 100% of employee vision)

• Employer paid life insurance

• Long term disability insurance offerred

• 403B plan

• SEP/IRA contribution by employer

• retirement plan

Additional Information: 
See requirements section for requested documents. Candidates will not be considered without submitting the COMPLETE application WITH ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS. 
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!!!

Requirements / Qualifications
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Application (can be found at https://www.mardanschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APPLICATIONFOREMPLOYMENT-Jan-2026-Version-FILL-IN-FORM.pdf)
4. copy of high school or college diploma

• Letter of Introduction

• Paper Application (https://www.mardanschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APPLICATIONFOREMPLOYMENT-Jan-2026-Version-FILL-IN-FORM.pdf)

• Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of your High School or College Diploma)

• Resume

Comments and Other Information
Apply on Mardan's website:
Please apply at: https://themardanfoundationofeducationaltherapy.bamboohr.com/careers/42