Youth Leader

Instructional Assistant - After School Special Education Programs

Location: San Diego, CA

Pay: $21/hour

Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time | After School Hours

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

Join our team and help support students with special needs in a rewarding and purpose-driven role. As an Instructional Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally in a supportive after-school environment.

What You'll Do

Provide instructional and behavioral support to students under the supervision of the Special Education team

Assist teachers and staff with lesson reinforcement and classroom activities

Support students with personal care, mobility, and therapeutic needs, as directed by healthcare professionals

Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Help students build confidence, independence, and life skills

Why You'll Love This Role

Competitive hourly pay at $21/hour

Rewarding work that truly makes a difference

Supportive team environment with hands-on guidance

Excellent opportunity to grow in education or behavioral health careers

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Ability to comply with all professional standards and regulations

Current CPR certification (if applicable)

TB clearance: questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray (if applicable)

Current Health Certificate (per state/contract requirements)

Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

Ideal Candidates

Passionate about working with students with special needs

Patient, compassionate, and dependable

Interested in education, psychology, or healthcare fields

Strong communication and teamwork skills

The School Aide is an individual who works with students requiring instructional, and/or behavioral assistance under the supervision of the special education department, teacher and/or supervising designee. The School Aide may also provide support services to assist students with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs, as established by a rehabilitation health practitioner, social worker or other health care professional.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Comply with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | School Aide | School Aide School

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0671

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $525 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-07-22T23:47:42