What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant Mild/Moderate- Secondary School Sites: 3.7 - 5.7 hours a day position at Saddleback Valley Unified?
Instructional Assistant Mild/Moderate- Secondary School Sites: 3.7 - 5.7 hours a day at Saddleback Valley Unified
Application Deadline
6/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
949-580-3358
Number of Openings
Salary
$20.07 - $25.59 Per Hour
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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)
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- SVUSD-Employment Information
- Classified Regular Salary Schedule
- SVUSD Certificated Teacher Salary Schedule
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- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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