Instructional Assistant - Special Education - 2026 - 2027 school year

Arcadia Unified School District

Arcadia, CA

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SALARY
SKILLS
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Communication Skills, High School Diploma, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Progress Reports, Record Keeping, Retirement Plan, Special Education, Student Conduct, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Arcadia, CA
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Instructional Assistant - Special Education - 2026 - 2027 school year at Arcadia Unified School District

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Application Deadline

8/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

4/27/2026

Contact

Luis Rivera

626-821-6627

Number of Openings

15

Salary

Single Rate

$25.74 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

10 months per year

Employment Type

Part Time

Work Schedule

PART TIME vacancies, 3 to 3.75 hours per day & SUBSTITUTE / ON CALL positions available

Benefits

Regular employees receive Paid Holidays, Sick leave, Vacation leave and Personal Necessity leave

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Definition: Under the direction of a certificated teacher, assist the teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in an assigned special education program; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities; perform related duties as assigned. Employment Standards: Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in working with children in an organized setting. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to special education students; problems and concerns of students with special needs; basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading; basic record-keeping techniques. Ability to: assist with instruction and related activities in an assigned special education program; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; operate instructional and office equipment. Special Requirement: All candidates will be required to pass an Instructional Aide Proficiency Test before being considered for this position.

Requirements / Qualifications

All Instructional Assistant applicants must pass a proficiency exam. If your application is screened in, you will be contacted with the date/time of the next available testing session. If you have passed CBEST, please attach certification and you will not be required to take the proficiency exam.

Requirements / Qualifications

All Instructional Assistant applicants must pass a proficiency exam. If your application is screened in, you will be contacted with the date/time of the next available testing session. If you have passed CBEST, please attach certification and you will not be required to take the proficiency exam.

Comments and Other Information

Application must be completed. Please do not refer to resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Comments and Other Information

Application must be completed. Please do not refer to resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Arcadia Unified School District