| Location | Costa Mesa, CA |
| Salary | $27.46–$36 Per Hour |
Academic Support Assistant (Multilingual Student Services) at Orange County Department of Education
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Application Deadline
8/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/14/2026
Contact
Sofia Budde
714-966-4035
Number of Openings
10
Salary
Pay Range
$27.46 - $36.00 Per Hour
Add l Salary Info
Classified, Range 41: Placement based on education and experience.
Length of Work Year
260 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Part Time
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
ACCESS offers multiple instructional learning environments to help students find their personal path in education and provide individualized, targeted, and differentiated instruction with standards-based curriculum and assessments. ACCESS is committed to individual student success. Student placement is determined by administration at the time of enrollment based on the academic needs and personal circumstances of each student. The Multilingual Student Services department in ACCESS has two primary goals: to ensure English Learner (EL) Students achieve English proficiency and to ensure EL students develop the necessary academic English to succeed in school, career, and life. Multilingual Student Services Academic Support Assistants provide supplemental support to our EL learners both inside and outside the classroom.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • One year of experience working with children in an organized setting; and one of the following: • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR • An Associate of Arts degree; OR • Satisfactory completion of an approved OCDE Test (ESSA Exam) Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: • Some assignments require demonstrated proficiency in a designated second language to carry out the assigned duties described above. • Some assignments require background clearance conducted by probation department. Documents: The following documents are required for this position for proof of 60 semester units or the completion of an AA Degree: • Copy of transcripts or copy of your graduation certificate (Please upload copies to your application) An Eligibility List will be established for this position.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Academic Support Assistants work with a diverse population of at-promise youth with a wide range of academic and social-emotional needs. Some assignments may include working with students at juvenile hall/probation school sites. What qualities, skills, or experiences would help you be successful in supporting these students? 2. Students come to us with different academic needs, learning styles, and life experiences. Some students may be hesitant to engage or accept academic support. How would you adapt your approach to meet a student's individual needs, build rapport, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries? 3. Describe a time you helped a child or young person understand something they were struggling to learn. What did you do, and how did you know your approach was effective? Answering supplemental questions give applicants the opportunity to expand on relevant background and helps us better screen applicant qualifications for the position. Incomplete applications, including omission to supplemental questions, could possibly result in not being considered further in the recruitment process for this position. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • One year of experience working with children in an organized setting; and one of the following: • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR • An Associate of Arts degree; OR • Satisfactory completion of an approved OCDE Test (ESSA Exam) Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: • Some assignments require demonstrated proficiency in a designated second language to carry out the assigned duties described above. • Some assignments require background clearance conducted by probation department. Documents: The following documents are required for this position for proof of 60 semester units or the completion of an AA Degree: • Copy of transcripts or copy of your graduation certificate (Please upload copies to your application) An Eligibility List will be established for this position.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Academic Support Assistants work with a diverse population of at-promise youth with a wide range of academic and social-emotional needs. Some assignments may include working with students at juvenile hall/probation school sites. What qualities, skills, or experiences would help you be successful in supporting these students? 2. Students come to us with different academic needs, learning styles, and life experiences. Some students may be hesitant to engage or accept academic support. How would you adapt your approach to meet a student's individual needs, build rapport, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries? 3. Describe a time you helped a child or young person understand something they were struggling to learn. What did you do, and how did you know your approach was effective? Answering supplemental questions give applicants the opportunity to expand on relevant background and helps us better screen applicant qualifications for the position. Incomplete applications, including omission to supplemental questions, could possibly result in not being considered further in the recruitment process for this position. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Multilingual Student Services is actively recruiting for ASAs to assign to sites located throughout Orange County, including South Orange County. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot go back and make changes. If you need to make changes, you will need to withdraw your application and resubmit prior to the deadline. For any further questions in regards to the position or recruitment process, please contact our office at: (714) 966-4919 Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Multilingual Student Services is actively recruiting for ASAs to assign to sites located throughout Orange County, including South Orange County. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot go back and make changes. If you need to make changes, you will need to withdraw your application and resubmit prior to the deadline. For any further questions in regards to the position or recruitment process, please contact our office at: (714) 966-4919 Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA
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