Special Education Aide (1-on-1) at Branham High School

Position Type:
District/Site Support Staff/Special Education Aide

Date Posted:
1/28/2026

Location:
Branham High School
This is a one-one-one position.

Calendar and Compensation

• $24.80 - $34.80 hourly (CSEA Range 3) for the duration of time in a one-on-one position; $23.63 - $33.23 hourly (CSEA Range 1) is the standard Special Education Aide range
• Work year is 206 days, 11 months, 6 hours per day
• Bilingual Spanish signing incentive available (one-time, prorated to FTE and start date) by passing test of Spanish fluency
• Bilingual (Spanish) stipend of $100.00 monthly upon passing test of Spanish fluency
• Generous health benefit options (see page 2) [2026], including several that require no employee contribution for self

Job Summary

To assist a certificated teacher in the instruction and supervision of an individual special education student by assisting with instructional support and child care activities and prescribed specialized one-on-one services. Employees in this classification receive direct to general supervision from a certificated teacher within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures. Where appropriate, employees in this classification will receive training and indirect supervision by district nurse or professional in the performance of specific medical procedures. This job class provides responsible support and follow-through activities as specified in the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP).


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists certificated teacher in the care and supervision of assigned student with specialized needs. Duties and activities may involve instruction, recreation, sports, arts and crafts, social integration, personal hygiene, grooming.
2. Primary provider of medical procedures for assigned student in school setting under supervision of district nurse.
3. Monitors individual student for the purpose of maintaining safe and positive environment.
4. Escorts assigned student outside a classroom situation; ensuring student's safety, social integration, and security.
5. Assists student with personal hygiene and grooming functions including toileting and diaper change, cleanup and changing clothing, washing, hair care, dental hygiene, etc., as necessary.
6. Assists certificated teacher in teaching academic skills related to level of achievement, or as specified on IEP for assigned student.
7. Assists assigned student in motor skill activities (gross/fine) such as balancing, playground, throwing and catching, sensory perception, sports and games, etc.
8. Assists in supervising assigned student in a variety of situations to ensure safety of student and others.
9. Assists teacher(s) in reviewing student's work, assessing progress, and administering tests.
10. Assists teacher(s) in developing lesson plans and identifying student's specific needs.
11. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of required paperwork for assigned student.

Who we are

Campbell Union High School District, located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, is a small, close knit district committed to ensuring every student is ready for the future. We strive to be data-informed and focused on results, while promoting humanity, kindness, and personal responsibility. We are proud to provide a supportive environment of collaboration among our staff.

We know that high quality teachers, administrators and staff are key to our students' success and are working to retain and recruit passionate and effective talent.


We are an equal opportunity employer, are committed to racial equity and social justice, and we make a particular effort to recruit people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color to apply for open positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

1. Learn the physical requirements and/or specific needs of assigned special education student.
2. Skill to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
3. Skill to effectively supervise students in a variety of situations.
4. Skill to maintain calm and patience in stressful situations.
5. Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties.
6. Skill to establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
7. Ability to understand and address students with special needs.
8. CPR and First Aid Certification may be required.
9. Two years college (48 semester units).
10. Experience working with teenagers is preferred.

Physical Effort/Work Environment

• High school classroom environment. May require lifting and assisting students with medical or physical needs.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.


The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position.

It is the policy of Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics (Board Policy 5145.3 and 4030 through 4032).

Board Approved 11/01/01