26/27 SDC Instructional Aide Pool -$1000 Hiring Incentive at Mountain Valley Special Education JPA
About the Employer
Located in the greater Redding area, the Mountain Valley Special Education JPA is a consortium of 13 small school districts and one charter school that was created to provide a broader continuum of services for students with disabilities.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The instructional assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist students in becoming academically proficient in the California Standards and assists teachers in classroom activities. The instructional aide tutors, supervises, and works with individual or groups of students to provide safety, or help implement the curriculum under the direction of teacher(s) or principal. Assists with student behavior, and may work one on one with a student. Performs related duties as assigned. Instructional Aide Hiring Incentive: Employee is eligible for a sign-on bonus, for $1000 distributed as follows: 1. $500 after completing probationary period (6 months) 2. $500 after completing one year of employment (181 days) 3. The bonus is for commitment to one year (181 days) of employment. If the employee does not complete one year of service (181 work days), they will be required to repay the entire sign-on bonus, regardless of the reason for separation. Year for year experience in-school credit for placement on salary schedule.
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Resume Two (2) Signed Letters of Recommendation with contact information Required before hire First aide/CPR High School Diploma, GED equivalent or highest college degree completed Proof of one of the following: Passed 48 units of college coursework AA degree Passed CBEST Passed ESSA compliant Paraprofessional test offered at Shasta County Office of Education
If the following documents are not attached, your application will not be considered. 1. Resume 2. Intro Letter 3. 2-3 Letters of Recommendations
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Resume Two (2) Signed Letters of Recommendation with contact information Required before hire First aide/CPR High School Diploma, GED equivalent or highest college degree completed Proof of one of the following: Passed 48 units of college coursework AA degree Passed CBEST Passed ESSA compliant Paraprofessional test offered at Shasta County Office of Education
If the following documents are not attached, your application will not be considered. 1. Resume 2. Intro Letter 3. 2-3 Letters of Recommendations
Comments and Other Information
Start Date: Aug 11, 2026
Hours may vary depending on assignment. Positions are 6-6.5 hours/day
Education Stipend (paid annually for highest level)
Associates (AA) $300
Bachelors (BA) $600
Masters (MS) $1,250
Doctorate $1,500
Work days: Monday - Friday
Benefits are optional and prorated (if more than 6hrs/day) ($10,750 for full time) Dental and Vision are free.
Comments and Other Information
Start Date: Aug 11, 2026
Hours may vary depending on assignment. Positions are 6-6.5 hours/day
Education Stipend (paid annually for highest level)
Associates (AA) $300
Bachelors (BA) $600
Masters (MS) $1,250
Doctorate $1,500
Work days: Monday - Friday
Benefits are optional and prorated (if more than 6hrs/day) ($10,750 for full time) Dental and Vision are free.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/8/2026
Contact
Marvalae Franco
530-547-3274 211
530-547-3274 211
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$19.02 - $ 28.61 Per Hour
$19.02 - $ 28.61 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Education Stipend (all prior years of service accepted), CALPERS retirement
Length of Work Year
192 Days ( 181 work days + 11 holidays)
Employment Type
Part Time