Instructional Assistant - Behavior Intervention (Substitute Positions Available)

Newport Mesa Unified School District
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • $26.45–$32.15 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Instructional Assistant - Behavior Intervention (Substitute Positions Available) at Newport-Mesa Unified School District

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Application Deadline

5/31/2027 11:55 AM Pacific

Date Posted

7/1/2026

Contact

Theresa Nguyen

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add l Salary Info

Hourly Rate: $26.45 - $32.15 (Advancement to the next salary step is six working months.)

Length of Work Year

10 months - when students are present

Employment Type

Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

The District is currently accepting applications for substitute positions. While regular-hour vacancies are limited at this time, we are establishing a pool of qualified substitute candidates to support ongoing staffing needs and potential future openings. Assignments and work hours may vary dependent on student needs and are 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year. This position supports special education students who have autism or a related disorder including physical, emotional, behavioral or mental disabilities. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) specific training is a requirement for this position. This recruitment will be used to fill substitute and regular assignments. We also have an Instructional Assistant-Special Education position that does not require ABA specific training. To learn more about this position, please visit our classified jobs page. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Principal, provide instructional support and intensive behavioral instructional assistance to identified special education students who have autism or a related disorder and have been assigned to a designated mild, moderate, moderate severe or Early Childhood special education instructional program; administer procedures used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to identified special education students; assist in the collection of data and monitoring and charting student behavior; perform a variety of clerical support duties related to behavior management and classroom activities; assist in meeting special needs which may include feeding and toileting students. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and the successful completion of an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or equivalent training program and two years experience working with children in a specialized learning environment.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Applications are only accepted online at www.nmusd.us/jobs under Classified Open Positions. You will be directed to set up an account with governmentjobs.com if you do not already have one.

Requirements / Qualifications

Applications are only accepted online at www.nmusd.us/jobs under Classified Open Positions. You will be directed to set up an account with governmentjobs.com if you do not already have one.

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  • Newport-Mesa Unified School District
  • Newport-Mesa Unified School District - Employment
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Numbers & Facts

LocationCosta Mesa, CA
Salary$26.45–$32.15 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accredited Business Accountants (ABA)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Autismunmatched
  • Behavioral Interventionunmatched
  • California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)unmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Procedure Implementationunmatched
  • Retirement Planunmatched
  • Special Educationunmatched
  • Special Needsunmatched
  • Staff Requirementsunmatched
  • Student Conductunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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