Instructional Assistant Mild/Mod - SPED Reading Intervention

Instructional Assistant Mild/Mod - SPED Reading Intervention at Saddleback Valley Unified Application Deadline 10/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 10/9/2026 Contact Allisa Stayner 949-580-3358 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $20.07 - $25.59 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 26. External candidate start at Step A-C based on verified experience. Current, regular employee on promotion - placed at the lowest step of new range which provides a raise of approx. 5%, within constraints of the salary schedule. Length of Work Year 8:00-2:30, 6 hours/day, 5 days/week, 9.5 months/year Employment Type Part Time About The Employer The Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is a public school district located in South Orange County, California. The district serves approximately 23,000 students in grades preschool through adult education across 33 school sites. Learn more about SVUSD at www.svusd.org/about/svusd. Job Summary Job Summary Under general supervision, this entry-level technical instructional assistant (IA) position provides instructional support and services to students with mild to moderate disabilities. The IA typically works in a classroom setting, supporting students in general education who are on a 504 or Individualized Education Program (IEP). The role may involve assisting with academic and behavioral support in various subjects and activities, including but not limited to math, English Language Arts (ELA), playground supervision, physical education (P.E.), and music. Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Under supervision of the principal, and as directed by a certificated employee, assists in performing a variety of instructional activities for students in assigned areas, provides a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for teachers and students and does related work as required. Requirements / Qualifications You may be interviewed by various schools but will only be hired to work at one school. MUST ATTACH PROOF OF: - Passing the CBEST, or - Having completed two years of college (48 units), or - An AA degree or higher, or - Must have passed the District proficiency exam in mathematics, reading, and writing prior to the job posting closing date, if you are using this for education requirements. Testing information is available at the following link: https://www.svusd.org/departments/human-resources/instructional-assistants If you are using education to meet the requirements for this position, your Transcripts or Diploma MUST be attached to your application on EdJoin to be screened in**Other (Proof Of Education) Requirements / Qualifications You may be interviewed by various schools but will only be hired to work at one school. MUST ATTACH PROOF OF: - Passing the CBEST, or - Having completed two years of college (48 units), or - An AA degree or higher, or - Must have passed the District proficiency exam in mathematics, reading, and writing prior to the job posting closing date, if you are using this for education requirements. Testing information is available at the following link: https://www.svusd.org/departments/human-resources/instructional-assistants If you are using education to meet the requirements for this position, your Transcripts or Diploma MUST be attached to your application on EdJoin to be screened in**Other (Proof Of Education) Comments and Other Information THE PERSON SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT TO ANY DISTRICT FACILITY DURING ANY HOURS OF OPERATION. Applications must be submitted online via EdJoin as paper applications will NOT be accepted. Please note that times are subject to change. Comments and Other Information THE PERSON SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT TO ANY DISTRICT FACILITY DURING ANY HOURS OF OPERATION. Applications must be submitted online via EdJoin as paper applications will NOT be accepted. Please note that times are subject to change. Links Related To This Job SVUSD-Employment InformationClassified Regular Salary ScheduleSVUSD Certificated Teacher Salary ScheduleView Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits