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Instructional Assistant Mild/Moderate- Secondary School Sites: 3.7 - 5.7 hours a day

Saddleback Valley Unified
Mission Viejo, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026

Instructional Assistant Mild/Moderate- Secondary School Sites: 3.7 - 5.7 hours a day at Saddleback Valley Unified

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Application Deadline

6/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
7/1/2025
Contact
Allisa Stayner
949-580-3358
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Pay Range
$20.07 - $25.59 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 26. External candidates start at Steps A-C based on verified previous experience. Current, regular employee 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
5 days per week, 9.5 months per 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 updating: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT – MILD/MODERATE DEFINITION 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. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assist teachers in the presentation of learning materials; tutor individuals and small groups of students; monitor and assist students after instruction has been given by the teacher; oversee and supervise students during classroom activities, recess periods and field trips; read to students, explain words and meanings, re-phrase materials and provide similar learning examples; may assist in the administration of and score tests and compute and record grades; maintain student records and files; confer with teacher about program and student needs; perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities; use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavioral strategies; maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher; prepare teaching materials and learning activities as directed; operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional technology; distribute and account for materials such as textbooks, supplies and equipment; collect, assemble, catalogue and distribute resource materials; may take roll and collect monies; assist in maintaining a neat, orderly and attractive learning environment; operate a variety of classroom and office equipment; may assist in yard duty assignment; may attend meetings and training sessions as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of Student behavior and characteristics; supervision and motivation of students; correct oral and written usage of English; math, reading and composition skills; routine record keeping. Ability to Learn and utilize standar

Requirements / Qualifications

MUST ATTACH (Upload) TO APPLICATION 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. 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.

  • Other (Proof Of Education/ Test Results)

Requirements / Qualifications

MUST ATTACH (Upload) TO APPLICATION 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. 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.

  • Other (Proof Of Education/ Test Results)

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.
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