Instructional Assistant - Special Education Severely Handicapped at Paramount Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome to Paramount Unified School District. Paramount strives to create a collaborative and supportive environment for our employees so that they may focus on our main goal to serve the needs and interests of our students. The District is comprised of 19 schools: eleven elementary schools, four middle schools. Paramount High School, as well as Odyssey High School STEM Academy, Buena Vista Alternative Learning, and Paramount Adult School. Paramount Unified also has a robust Early Childhood Education program for our youngest learners. District enrollment is approximately 11,500 students, of which 95% are unduplicated.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom environment; assist the teacher in implementing instructional activities and meeting the needs of students; assist students with academic, daily living and special health care activities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Any combination is equivalent to: Graduation from high school and one year working with special education children in an organized setting. Valid First Aid and CPR certification issued by an authorized agency. Must be available Monday - Friday
Requirements / Qualifications
Any combination is equivalent to: Graduation from high school and one year working with special education children in an organized setting. Valid First Aid and CPR certification issued by an authorized agency. Must be available Monday - Friday
Comments and Other Information
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THE PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENDER IN ANY OF ITS POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
Comments and Other Information
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THE PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENDER IN ANY OF ITS POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
3/13/2026
Contact
Emma Bautista
562-602-6008
562-602-6008
Number of Openings
6
Salary
Pay Range
$1,506 (Step 1) - $1,927 (Step 6) Monthly
$1,506 (Step 1) - $1,927 (Step 6) Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
New hire will start on Step 1 or Step 3 with verification of work experience on letterhead from previous employer(s).
Length of Work Year
Three (3) hrs. per day/Ten (10) months per year
Employment Type
Part Time