Instructional Assistant Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten (Preschool Only)

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6/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

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POSITION DETAILS The Fullerton School District is seeking qualified individuals to work in the early childhood education programs. Will assist teachers by instructing students and possibly relieving teachers of routine clerical duties. This position works less than 20 weekly hours (hours range from 3.50-3.75 hrs/day), is a 9.5-month position (some can be 11.67 months), with paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Preschool positions require availability Monday through Friday, 7:45-11:45 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m or 12:30 p.m.-4:15p.m. An eligibility list will be established for future part-time openings. Hours for future openings may vary depending on school site needs. See job description for additional information. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school or GED is required. Must also show sufficiency in educational requirements by meeting one of the following requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), formerly known as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB): • Possession of two years of higher education (i.e., 48 units or more); Or • Possession of an Associate's Degree or higher from an institution of higher learning accredited as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation; Or • Possession of proof that indicates you have passed the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST); Or • Obtain a passing score on the Fullerton School District Preliminary Instructional Assistant Proficiency Assessment NOTE: Failure to include the required documentation (transcripts or degree) will result in the applicant being required to take and pass the Instructional Assistant ESSA exam. Experience: Recent paid or volunteer experience working with children or youth groups. Other Preschool positions require proof of the following adult vaccinations: • Measles, Pertussis/Whooping cough, and Influenza – Flu (annually)

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES This will be a merged promotional and open competitive recruitment. Applications will be accepted from all qualified individuals. The examination may consist of written, performance, and oral examinations. To qualify to be placed on an eligibility list, a candidate must obtain a passing score on each part of the examination. Final scores will be obtained by combining the relative weights of scores on each part of the examination. If Veteran's credit is claimed, proof of status (DD214) must be submitted to the Classified Personnel Commission Office at the same time the application form is submitted or before testing. The resulting eligibility list will be used for up to six months to fill vacancies. Date of Examination The date of the examination(s) will be announced at a later date. Candidates who are among the most qualified shall be notified by email, writing, and/or telephone of the time, date, and place of the examination(s). Applicants who may need reasonable accommodation for interviewing or testing must notify the Personnel Department at (714) 447-7455 before the testing date.

Applications will be reviewed AFTER the closing date, and applicants will be notified by email regarding the status of their application and test date, if applicable. Please note that incomplete applications will be screened out. Resumes may be attached, but are not a substitute for a completed application. Fill out all sections of the application to the best of your ability. IMPORTANT NOTICE: In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and California Education Code §45272, this recruitment may close before the posted deadline once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The Board of Trustees desires to provide District employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. For more information, click on the Nondiscrimination in Employment Link. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER