Instructional Assistant III Inclusive Support at Oak Park Unified
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/4/2026
Contact
Melissa Curtis
818-735-3220
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay Range
$22.56 -
$28.26
Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$22.56 - $28.26
Length of Work Year
School Year
Employment Type
Part Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of a site administrator and the direction of a behavior specialist, certificated/classified staff (which may include a teacher, behavior specialist, registered behavior technician, or other specialists), Instructional Assistant supports both academic instruction and behavioral programming. The role includes reinforcing instruction, implementing behavior intervention plans, supporting personal care needs, and maintaining data for student progress and performance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please include with your application the following:
Letter of Introduction
Current Resume
Current Letters of Recommendation
See Job Description:
Education and Work Experience:
*A high school diploma (or its equivalent)
*One year of experience working with students in an organized setting
*Two years of college (48 units) OR an AA degree (or higher)
*Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training (or willingness to complete upon hire)
*Minimum of 20 hours of specialized training in the area of autism/applied behavior analysis (may be completed upon hire)
*Minimum of 10 hours of supervision by a behavior specialist, school psychologist, or other appropriate personnel. (may be provided as part of onboarding)
Requirements / Qualifications
Please include with your application the following:
Letter of Introduction
Current Resume
Current Letters of Recommendation
See Job Description:
Education and Work Experience:
*A high school diploma (or its equivalent)
*One year of experience working with students in an organized setting
*Two years of college (48 units) OR an AA degree (or higher)
*Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training (or willingness to complete upon hire)
*Minimum of 20 hours of specialized training in the area of autism/applied behavior analysis (may be completed upon hire)
*Minimum of 10 hours of supervision by a behavior specialist, school psychologist, or other appropriate personnel. (may be provided as part of onboarding)
Comments and Other Information
School Session
30.00 hours per week
Site: TBD
Health Benefits Available
Why work at OPUSD?
Oak Park Unified is a high-performing district that values instructional excellence, strong relationships, and student well-being. The district invests in its educators through meaningful professional development, including multiple opportunities throughout the year to learn and collaborate with colleagues, as well as options to pursue outside professional development aligned to individual goals. Staff benefit from dedicated collaboration time and training focused on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction.
Employees are supported through thoughtful policies and employee-centered benefits, including access to employee-based enrollment for their children, discounted child care and staff meals, electric vehicle charging, and other site-based resources that support work-life balance. You will be joining a district where educators are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow. We’re proud to be a place where caring professionals choose to build their careers, and where their contributions make a difference every day.
Equity
The Governing Board believes that the diversity that exists among the district's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgment that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes.
Comments and Other Information
School Session
30.00 hours per week
Site: TBD
Health Benefits Available
Why work at OPUSD?
Oak Park Unified is a high-performing district that values instructional excellence, strong relationships, and student well-being. The district invests in its educators through meaningful professional development, including multiple opportunities throughout the year to learn and collaborate with colleagues, as well as options to pursue outside professional development aligned to individual goals. Staff benefit from dedicated collaboration time and training focused on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction.
Employees are supported through thoughtful policies and employee-centered benefits, including access to employee-based enrollment for their children, discounted child care and staff meals, electric vehicle charging, and other site-based resources that support work-life balance. You will be joining a district where educators are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow. We’re proud to be a place where caring professionals choose to build their careers, and where their contributions make a difference every day.
Equity
The Governing Board believes that the diversity that exists among the district's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgment that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes.
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