What are the responsibilities and job description for the Band Instructional Assistant position at San Luis Coastal Unified School District?
San Luis Coastal USD
Application Deadline
6/25/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/4/2026
Contact
Alisa Rady
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$18.81 - $20.73 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Starting pay will be within the range listed, and is dependent on relevant experience. Pay increase after passing probation, annual pay increase each year thereafter (in accordance with CSEA & SLCUSD agreement).
Length of Work Year
125 work days plus 12 paid holidays
Employment Type
Part Time
Band Instructional Assistant
About the Employer
San Luis Coastal Unified School District represents the communities of Avila, Edna Valley, Los Osos, Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo and currently has an enrollment of approximately 7,500 students. Small neighborhood schools are a hallmark of the District where students are educated from preschool through twelfth grade and a world-class adult school program offers unique, life-improving courses to thousands of community members.
Job Summary
The San Luis Coastal Unified School District is seeking two Band Instructional Assistants at San Luis Obispo High School. This is a part-time position, approximately 5 hours per week. Work hours may be during, before, or after the school day, dependent on the program assigned.
Band Instructional Assistants provide specialized instructional support in the Band Program at the secondary level by delivering instrument-specific or section-specific coaching, performance guidance, and technical instruction to individual students and small groups. Band Instructional Assistants assist the Band Director by teaching skills, techniques, and performance practices that require specialized musical expertise and by supporting cohesive ensemble performance across approximately fourteen instrument families, percussion, visual marching, and/or color guard.
Qualified candidates will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position, and will preferably have experience working with school-age children in a music program.
Requirements / Qualifications
NCLB Compliance: Candidates must possess ONE of the following: A college transcript showing an AA degree or 48 semester units, OR a certificate showing a passing score on a NCLB Paraprofessional Exam. (If you do not meet this requirement, but meet other screening criteria, you will be invited to take the NCLB exam.) Submitting a complete and thorough application is one of the minimum qualification requirements to proceed in the recruitment process. If you need an alternate way to submit any of the documents listed below, contact the HR Technician listed on the job posting to request submission options.
- Driver's License Copy (After a job offer is made, the selected candidate may be expected to present a valid California driver's license prior to being hired. A safe driving history is required. Driving records will be confirmed. )
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 signed letter for a character reference (preferably drafted within the past two years))
- NCLB Compliance (Must submit ONE of the following: Copy of your College Transcript showing an AA degree or 48 semester units, OR a certificate from a verified educational institution showing a passing score on an NCLB/Paraprofessional exam. If you do not meet this requirement, but meet other screening criteria, you will be invited to take the NCLB exam with our District.)
Comments and Other Information
Salary : $19 - $21