INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT at Morongo Unified School District
About the Employer
Our mission at MUSD, where students always come first, is to ensure that all students have a rigorous, high-quality education which empowers them with twenty-first century skills, enabling them to be successful in college, career, and society.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Assists teacher with instructing general education and special education students (e.g. math groups, reading, behavioral skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing academic and behavior goals and ensuring students success. There are several types of Instructional Assistant: Classroom, Physical Education, Transitional Kindergarten, Mild Moderate, Extensive Support Needs, Visually Impaired, Speech, and Positive Behavior.
Requirements / Qualifications
All applicants must have: 1. High School diploma or GED equivalent. Please attach to your application or be prepared to present if selected for a position. 2. Six months experience working with children in a supervisory capacity, volunteer experience can be accepted to meet the requirement. 3. A completed Employment Application. Resumes are not accepted in-lieu of a completed application. 4. Receive a passing score on the Instructional Assistant examination.
This application will be used for the following Instructional Assistant (IA) positions: IA CLASSROOM, IA CLASSROOM TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN (TK), IA P.E., IA MILD MODERATE, IA EXTENSIVE SUPPORT NEEDS, SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE IA, IA PBIS, IA VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND IA SPEECH. Instructional Assistant positions are usually 3 - 3.5 hours per day. Occasionally, there are Instructional Assistant positions for 6 or more hours. Applications are accepted continuously to maintain an eligibility list. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED TO A FUTURE EXAMINATION.
Requirements / Qualifications
All applicants must have: 1. High School diploma or GED equivalent. Please attach to your application or be prepared to present if selected for a position. 2. Six months experience working with children in a supervisory capacity, volunteer experience can be accepted to meet the requirement. 3. A completed Employment Application. Resumes are not accepted in-lieu of a completed application. 4. Receive a passing score on the Instructional Assistant examination.
This application will be used for the following Instructional Assistant (IA) positions: IA CLASSROOM, IA CLASSROOM TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN (TK), IA P.E., IA MILD MODERATE, IA EXTENSIVE SUPPORT NEEDS, SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE IA, IA PBIS, IA VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND IA SPEECH. Instructional Assistant positions are usually 3 - 3.5 hours per day. Occasionally, there are Instructional Assistant positions for 6 or more hours. Applications are accepted continuously to maintain an eligibility list. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED TO A FUTURE EXAMINATION.
Comments and Other Information
Communication regarding your application and examinations are sent via email using the Edjoin Platform. The email may say, "no-reply@edjoinadmin.org" with some of the subject information like, Instructional Assistant Exam Invite. Please check your SPAM folder for emails that may have been flagged as SPAM.
Come join MUSD; dedicated to help students reach their full potential!
Multiple vacancies are located in 29 Palms, Joshua Tree, Morongo Valley, Landers, and Yucca Valley. ALL SCHOOLS HAVE A VACANCY TO FILL EXCEPT FRIENDLY HILLS ELEMENTARY AND LANDERS ELEMENTARY.
AN IA EXAM STUDY GUIDE IS LINKED ON THIS POSTING AND THE MUSD WEBSITE.
Comments and Other Information
Communication regarding your application and examinations are sent via email using the Edjoin Platform. The email may say, "no-reply@edjoinadmin.org" with some of the subject information like, Instructional Assistant Exam Invite. Please check your SPAM folder for emails that may have been flagged as SPAM.
Come join MUSD; dedicated to help students reach their full potential!
Multiple vacancies are located in 29 Palms, Joshua Tree, Morongo Valley, Landers, and Yucca Valley. ALL SCHOOLS HAVE A VACANCY TO FILL EXCEPT FRIENDLY HILLS ELEMENTARY AND LANDERS ELEMENTARY.
AN IA EXAM STUDY GUIDE IS LINKED ON THIS POSTING AND THE MUSD WEBSITE.
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
9/4/2025
Contact
Valarie Belisle
760-367-9191 x4225
760-367-9191 x4225
Number of Openings
60
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation
Length of Work Year
10 Months/182 Days
Employment Type
Full and Part Time