Instructional Assistant Moderate/Severe - La Tierra Early Child Center (ECC), Various times, 3.7 - 3.9 hours a day at Saddleback Valley Unified
About the Employer
The Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is a public school district located in South Orange County, California. The district serves approximately 23,000 students in grades preschool through adult education across 33 school sites. Learn more about SVUSD at www.svusd.org/about/svusd.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general supervision, this entry-level technical instructional assistant position assists in supporting students with moderate to severe disabilities, providing instructional support, personal care, behavior management, and social skills development; works with students individually and in small groups, following the teachers' instructions and individualized educational plans (IEPs); ensures student safety; assists with body-care needs; and handles any medical or behavioral issues that may arise. This position may involve one-on-one assignments with students who require intensive support.
Requirements / Qualifications
You may be interviewed by various schools but will only be hired to work at one school. MUST ATTACH PROOF OF: - Passing the CBEST, or - Having completed two years of college (48 units), or - An AA degree or higher, or - Must have passed the District proficiency exam in mathematics, reading, and writing prior to the job posting closing date, if you are using this for education requirements. -CPR/First Aid certification required, only in-person/blended class accepted. Must be uploaded to application. Testing information is available at the following link: https://www.svusd.org/departments/human-resources/instructional-assistants
***If you are using education to meet the requirements for this position, your Transcripts or Degree MUST be attached to your application on EdJoin. CPR & First Aid certificate from an in-person or blended training.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (In-Person or Blended training only)
- Other (Proof Of Education)
Requirements / Qualifications
You may be interviewed by various schools but will only be hired to work at one school. MUST ATTACH PROOF OF: - Passing the CBEST, or - Having completed two years of college (48 units), or - An AA degree or higher, or - Must have passed the District proficiency exam in mathematics, reading, and writing prior to the job posting closing date, if you are using this for education requirements. -CPR/First Aid certification required, only in-person/blended class accepted. Must be uploaded to application. Testing information is available at the following link: https://www.svusd.org/departments/human-resources/instructional-assistants
***If you are using education to meet the requirements for this position, your Transcripts or Degree MUST be attached to your application on EdJoin. CPR & First Aid certificate from an in-person or blended training.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (In-Person or Blended training only)
- Other (Proof Of Education)
Comments and Other Information
THE PERSON SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT TO ANY DISTRICT FACILITY DURING ANY HOURS OF OPERATION. Applications must be submitted online via EdJoin as paper applications will NOT be accepted. Please note that times are subject to change.
Comments and Other Information
THE PERSON SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT TO ANY DISTRICT FACILITY DURING ANY HOURS OF OPERATION. Applications must be submitted online via EdJoin as paper applications will NOT be accepted. Please note that times are subject to change.
Application Deadline
7/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/8/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
7
Salary
Pay Range
$21.59 - $27.50 Per Hour
$21.59 - $27.50 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 29. External candidate start at Step A-C based on verified experience. Current, regular employee on promotion - placed at the lowest step of new range which provides a raise of approx. 5%, within constraints of the salary schedule.
Length of Work Year
5 days/week, 9.5 months/year
Employment Type
Part Time