SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE at Whittier City School District
About the Employer
Welcome to the Whittier City School District, a Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade school district with eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one K-8 school, and two virtual learning academies. We serve approximately 6,300 students who matriculate into the Whittier Union High School District. Whittier City School District offers advanced technology programs, including 1:1 devices, Apple TV, and innovative instruction to support all students. Whittier City School District is one of seven local districts that join together in a Special Education Cooperative (SELPA) serving Whittier area special needs students. The Board and community support the Visual and Performing Arts, including music and art teachers at every school. Whittier puts "Students First. Every Decision - Every Day.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Various school sites
Requirements / Qualifications
Please submit all requested documents by the deadline. Application and Letter of interest/intent, passing of the Aide Proficiency Exam or proof of 48-semester college units with high school graduation (minimum proof), three letters of recommendation and resume containing references. If an Instructional Aide Proficiency exam is requested in lieu of the 48 semester college units minimum requirement please contact HR (562) 789-3074 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date. TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA must be submitted by the deadline to attention of Alexis Norman, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.
Paraprofessionals who assist in classroom instruction must meet the minimum requirements of • Pass the Aide Proficiency Exam, or AA/AS Degree or completion of 48 semester college level units with high school graduation/GED
- Other (College Transcripts for 48 semester college units or pass Districts Aide Proficiency Exam)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Minimum of HS diploma/GED )
- Resume (Resume must include references)
Requirements / Qualifications
Please submit all requested documents by the deadline. Application and Letter of interest/intent, passing of the Aide Proficiency Exam or proof of 48-semester college units with high school graduation (minimum proof), three letters of recommendation and resume containing references. If an Instructional Aide Proficiency exam is requested in lieu of the 48 semester college units minimum requirement please contact HR (562) 789-3074 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date. TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA must be submitted by the deadline to attention of Alexis Norman, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.
Paraprofessionals who assist in classroom instruction must meet the minimum requirements of • Pass the Aide Proficiency Exam, or AA/AS Degree or completion of 48 semester college level units with high school graduation/GED
- Other (College Transcripts for 48 semester college units or pass Districts Aide Proficiency Exam)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Minimum of HS diploma/GED )
- Resume (Resume must include references)
Comments and Other Information
Please follow application procedure of job description precisely. All documents requested must be submitted by the closing date to the attention of Dr. Alexis Norman, Asst. Supt., Human Resources.
Please contact HR (562) 789-3074 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date.
$450/year annual stipend with proof of Bachelors degree or better
YOUR APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE MET.
Whittier City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants shall be accorded equality of consideration without discrimination on the basis of the applicant’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Comments and Other Information
Please follow application procedure of job description precisely. All documents requested must be submitted by the closing date to the attention of Dr. Alexis Norman, Asst. Supt., Human Resources.
Please contact HR (562) 789-3074 and schedule an exam prior to the closing date.
$450/year annual stipend with proof of Bachelors degree or better
YOUR APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE MET.
Whittier City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants shall be accorded equality of consideration without discrimination on the basis of the applicant’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Application Deadline
6/18/2026 9:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/4/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
15
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Hourly $20.19 to $28.41
Length of Work Year
10 MONTHS • 22.5 - 29 hrs/per week
Employment Type
Part Time