What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant Moderate/Severe- La Tierra 9:00 AM - 12:54 PM position at Saddleback Valley Unified School District?
Instructional Assistant Moderate/Severe- La Tierra 9:00 AM - 12:54 PM at Saddleback Valley Unified
Application Deadline
5/13/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/28/2026
Contact
Allisa Stayner
949-580-3358
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$21.59 - $27.50 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 29. 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
3.9 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
In the process of being update: Under supervision of the principal, and as directed by a certificated employee, assists in the physical care and instructional activities of severely handicapped students, and does related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assist in the supervision and motivation, body-care needs (i.e. toileting, diapering), and training of severely handicapped students; work with students individually and in small groups, tutoring or reinforcing instruction in academic, physical education, or vocational subject areas, or in personal and self-care matters; assist in implementing preventative behavior plans/behavior intervention plans as needed; control volatile students physically as needed. Assist teachers in the construction and development of instructional materials and equipment and in the presentation of learning materials; assist in teaching of manual activities including preparing and serving foods, dishwashing, and housekeeping; perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities; operate a variety of classroom and office equipment use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavioral strategies; supervise students during instructional activities, recess periods and may provide supervision of students during community-based-instruction or related activities; may provide vocational and mobility training; maintain student records and files; assist in maintaining a neat, orderly and attractive classroom; operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional technology; implement individual learning prescriptions prepared by teachers; may administer medications. This position may also be required to perform specialized heath care procedures following specific protocols. A stipend may be paid for performing specialized health care procedures and CPR is required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of Behavior and characteristics of severe
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 In-Person or Blended CPR/First Aid-AED Certificate
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 In-Person or Blended CPR/First Aid-AED Certificate
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.
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Application Deadline
5/13/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/28/2026
Contact
Allisa Stayner
949-580-3358
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$21.59 - $27.50 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 29. 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
3.9 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
In the process of being update: Under supervision of the principal, and as directed by a certificated employee, assists in the physical care and instructional activities of severely handicapped students, and does related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assist in the supervision and motivation, body-care needs (i.e. toileting, diapering), and training of severely handicapped students; work with students individually and in small groups, tutoring or reinforcing instruction in academic, physical education, or vocational subject areas, or in personal and self-care matters; assist in implementing preventative behavior plans/behavior intervention plans as needed; control volatile students physically as needed. Assist teachers in the construction and development of instructional materials and equipment and in the presentation of learning materials; assist in teaching of manual activities including preparing and serving foods, dishwashing, and housekeeping; perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities; operate a variety of classroom and office equipment use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavioral strategies; supervise students during instructional activities, recess periods and may provide supervision of students during community-based-instruction or related activities; may provide vocational and mobility training; maintain student records and files; assist in maintaining a neat, orderly and attractive classroom; operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional technology; implement individual learning prescriptions prepared by teachers; may administer medications. This position may also be required to perform specialized heath care procedures following specific protocols. A stipend may be paid for performing specialized health care procedures and CPR is required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of Behavior and characteristics of severe
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 In-Person or Blended CPR/First Aid-AED Certificate
- 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)
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 In-Person or Blended CPR/First Aid-AED Certificate
- 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)
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 Information
- Classified Regular Salary Schedule
- SVUSD Certificated Teacher Salary Schedule
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