What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant Early Childhood Education (Severely Handicapped) position at Paramount Unified School District?

Instructional Assistant Early Childhood Education (Severely Handicapped) at Paramount Unified School District

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Application Deadline

6/19/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

6/10/2026

Contact

Jacqueline Aldaco

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
$1,757 (Step 1) - $2,249 (Step 6) Monthly

Add'l Salary Info

New hire will start on Step 1 or Step 3 with verification of work experience on letterhead from previous employer(s).

Length of Work Year

Three and Half (3.5) hours per day; Ten months per year ; Monday - Friday

Employment Type

Part Time

About the Employer

Welcome to Paramount Unified School District. Paramount strives to create a collaborative and supportive environment for our employees so that they may focus on our main goal to serve the needs and interests of our students. The District is comprised of 19 schools: eleven elementary schools, four middle schools. Paramount High School, as well as Odyssey High School STEM Academy, Buena Vista Alternative Learning, and Paramount Adult School. Paramount Unified also has a robust Early Childhood Education program for our youngest learners. District enrollment is approximately 11,500 students, of which 95% are unduplicated.

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment; assist with assignments, meals, play, hygiene, cleaning and various other activities to meet the needs and interests of children. *Mandatory verification of MMR (Measles) and TDAP (Pertussis/Whooping Cough) required. Proof of immunization will be required at time of employment.

Requirements / Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by six college units in early childhood education and some experience working with children in an educational or related setting. For verification purposes, you must include copies of transcripts (unofficial accepted) or degree(s) with your application to meet new law enactment. We kindly request that you review your application before you submit it. Make sure that it's complete and updated. Incomplete applications will not be considered

Mandatory verification of MMR (Measles) and TDAP (Pertussis/Whopping Cough) is required. Proof of immunization will be required at the time of employment.

Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory verification of MMR (Measles) and TDAP (Pertussis/Whopping Cough) is required. Proof of immunization will be required at the time of employment.

Comments and Other Information

Important Dates: Tentative Interview Date: Week of June 29, 2026 SALARY INFORMATION: Advanced placement on the Salary Schedule, up to Step III, may be allowed at the time of employment. To be considered for advanced placement, the prior qualifying employment must have been full-time employment within the last seven (7) years, must be completely disclosed in the application paperwork, and must be properly verified in writing at the time of employment. The written verification must be on the official stationery of the prior employer and must specifically state the position held, the description of duties performed, and the beginning and ending dates of employment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION. THE PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENDER IN ANY OF ITS POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant Early Childhood Education (Severely Handicapped) position at Paramount Unified School District?