Instructional Assistant- Severely Disabled (Continuous Recruitment) at Santa Ana Unified School District

Application Deadline

12/4/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/16/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
10
Salary
Pay Range
$3,573.00 - $4,742.25 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Salary Grade 28
Length of Work Year
9.5 months (School Year 2026-2027)
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Various School Sites: Special Education and K-12
Type of Support
One-to-one or Classroom Support (determined by department)
Hours
Monday - Friday 6 hours daily
Work Schedule
Between 7:30am to 3:30pm (Work shedule may vary per school's bell schedule)
Benefits
Eligible for Medical, Visual and Dental

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Principal, assist teachers in providing educational and child development activities to severely developmentally disabled students, 0 months to 21 years of age in a classroom or special learning center.

Requirements / Qualifications

Instructions: Complete an online EDJoin application and attach all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered for an interview. In addition, applicants are required by law to complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure by listing all previous Local Education Agency (LEA) employment, including school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Experience working with children in an educational or therapy setting. • A minimum of an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or 48 semester units from a college/university, or pass the District proficiency test. • A valid California driver's license or State/Federal Identification. • A copy of a valid CPR/First Aid certificate of completion.

Attach the following documents listed below:

  • Copy of Transcript (College Transcripts Required- official/unofficial are acceptable)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Proof of HS Graduation
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Instructions: Complete an online EDJoin application and attach all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered for an interview. In addition, applicants are required by law to complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure by listing all previous Local Education Agency (LEA) employment, including school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Experience working with children in an educational or therapy setting. • A minimum of an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or 48 semester units from a college/university, or pass the District proficiency test. • A valid California driver's license or State/Federal Identification. • A copy of a valid CPR/First Aid certificate of completion.

Attach the following documents listed below:

  • Copy of Transcript (College Transcripts Required- official/unofficial are acceptable)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Proof of HS Graduation
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Tentative Interview Schedule: (Dates may be subject to change) • July 21, 2026 • August, 25, 2026 • September 22, 2026 • October 27, 2026 • November 17, 2026 • December 15, 2026

Comments and Other Information


Tentative Interview Schedule: (Dates may be subject to change) • July 21, 2026 • August, 25, 2026 • September 22, 2026 • October 27, 2026 • November 17, 2026 • December 15, 2026