Senior Instructional Aide, Autism Support

Senior Instructional Aide, Autism Support at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education Application Deadline: 8/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted: 8/13/2026 Contact: Ana De Leon-Romero Number of Openings: 1 Pay Range: $29.83 - $37.68 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info: Based on the 2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule. (Salary range placement depends on relevant education/experience.) Length of Work Year: 32.5 hours per week/10 months per year/ .8125 FTE Employment Type: Full Time About The Employer The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Job Summary This position will be assigned to the Special Education Department: Under the general direction of the assigned administrator, assist a certificated Special Education Teacher, experienced in Autism, and other severe neurological disorders, in administering and tutoring support services to students in a classroom setting in acquiring learning, behavior and social skills. Programs areas also include supporting students with public and vocational skills working on an independent one-to-one or small group basis. Goals are established by the collaborative educational team and the student’s individualized educational plans (IEP/IFSP). This class is distinguished from other classes in the Instructional family by being assigned to work with students in the SCCOE collaborative partnership for students with autism. Positions in this class are distinguished from the Instructional Aide, Autism Support class in that they work 50% or more work time in the community without direct supervision from certificated staff working directly with students with autism. Exercise no supervision. Requirements / Qualifications Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college level course work in psychology, child development, education or a related field. Experience: Two years of experience working with Special Education students and/or children with Autism, or other neurological disorders is desirable. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance. Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and first aid certificates. Comments and Other Information Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master’s Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master’s) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master’s) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent. Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. Classified Benefits Summary, 10-1-25 View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Retirement Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Santa Cruz County Office of Education