Instructional Assistant- Severely Disabled (Continuous Recruitment)

Santa Ana Unified School District

Santa Ana, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$3,573–$4,742.25
SKILLS
CPR Certification, California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Child Development, Driver's License, First Aid, Retirement Plan, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Santa Ana, CA
POSTED
27 days ago

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

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Application Deadline

12/4/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

6/16/2026

Contact

Jennifer Gutierrez

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.

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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

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Santa Ana Unified School District