Instructional Aide

Application Deadline: 8/15/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted: 8/15/2026
Contact: Victoria Baay, (760) 767-5335

About the Role

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist teachers in classroom operations; instruct students individually and in small groups; perform clerical duties; and related work as required.

Employment Type: Part Time
Length of Work Year: 10 months (4.50 hours Monday - Friday)

Responsibilities

• Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and supervise student drills and assignments; assist students with reading, writing, math, computer skills, and other subject areas as assigned.
• Administer, monitor, and score a variety of tests; rephrase materials and explain instructions as needed.
• Prepare instructional materials in accordance with grade level, lesson plans, and appropriate reading collection; work with students in handwriting, phonics, letter recognition, and other activities.
• Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing, and duplicating instructional materials, scoring papers, and recording grades; prepare and maintain student records and cumulative files as necessary.
• Provide support to the teacher by preparing for daily activities, setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies, and materials; assist with gathering materials for projects and preparing handouts, folders, and classroom worksheets.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned, including standards-aligned PE at recess; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; accompany students on field trips as assigned.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned; operate instructional and audio-visual equipment as assigned.
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and passage of NCLB Paraprofessional Test as administered by the District or hold an AA degree.
• Minimum of AA degree or higher, or the ability to pass the No Child Left Behind Paraprofessional Examination.
• Successful candidate will need to pass a Department of Justice background check.
• Current TB test.
• Letter of introduction.
• Three letters of reference from immediate supervisors.
• Resume.
• California Driver’s License.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic subjects taught in District schools, including math, grammar, spelling, language, and reading.
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including effective communication with staff and students.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of classroom procedures, appropriate student conduct, and classroom diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to assist with instruction, print and write legibly, work with students in basic subject areas, understand and follow oral and written directions, and learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties.
• Ability to monitor students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated basic record-keeping techniques.
• Ability to operate instructional and office equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to hear and speak within normal ranges.
• Ability to see to monitor students.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Pay

Part time - Step 1 Range 15 of current classified pay schedule (pay dependent on experience).

Schedule

Approximately 9.5 months to coincide with the instructional calendar (10 months, 4.50 hours Monday - Friday).