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Instructional Assistant Mild/Moderate

• Special Education at Pajaro Valley Unified School District Print Application Deadline 11/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 11/2/2026 Contact Elizabeth Mejia Number of Openings 5 Salary Pay Range $19.79
• $25.26 Per Hour Length of Work Year 6 hours per day/181 days per year Employment Type Full Time View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications PVUSD is accepting applications for permanent Instructional Assistant Mild/Moderate positions to work at various locations throughout the District.
• Resume
• HS Diploma or GED
• Collegue Trascripts or 1.

Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; OR 2. Attainment of an Associate's Degree or higher degree; OR 3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission staff which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. To be considered, the following must be furnished:

• Edjoin Application
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Proof of AA degree or 48 College Units or the ability to pass an equivalency exam provided by the district.

Applicants who fail to fully complete the application or fail to provide all required materials will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an AA degree and six (6) months of experience working with children in an organized educational, health, chidlcare, or other structured setting in required. or A High School Diploma or completion of GED and 48 college units or the ability to pass an ESSA required exam provided by the District and six (6) months of experience working with with children in an organized educational, health, chidlcare, or other structured setting in required.

License and Certification:

First Aid and CPR Certification upon offer of employment and a valid California Driver's License.

Special Requirements:

Must have a personal means of transportation to travel to various sites.

Requirements / Qualifications

PVUSD is accepting applications for permanent Instructional Assistant Mild/Moderate positions to work at various locations throughout the District.

• Resume
• HS Diploma or GED
• Collegue Trascripts or 1.

Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; OR 2. Attainment of an Associate's Degree or higher degree; OR 3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission staff which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. To be considered, the following must be furnished:

• Edjoin Application
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Proof of AA degree or 48 College Units or the ability to pass an equivalency exam provided by the district.

Applicants who fail to fully complete the application or fail to provide all required materials will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an AA degree and six (6) months of experience working with children in an organized educational, health, chidlcare, or other structured setting in required. or A High School Diploma or completion of GED and 48 college units or the ability to pass an ESSA required exam provided by the District and six (6) months of experience working with with children in an organized educational, health, chidlcare, or other structured setting in required.

License and Certification:

First Aid and CPR Certification upon offer of employment and a valid California Driver's License.

Special Requirements:

Must have a personal means of transportation to travel to various sites. Comments and Other Information

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants.

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination process. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the eligibility list that is good for 6 months once it is established.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers Medical benefits through various carriers, Dental Care, and Vision Care plan for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9).

PAY DAYS

Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month.

PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY

Classified positions have a one hundred and thirty days (130) probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the sixth salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to hourly rates on the Classified Salary schedule. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. Comments and Other Information

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants.

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination process. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the eligibility list that is good for 6 months once it is established.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers Medical benefits through various carriers, Dental Care, and Vision Care plan for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9).

PAY DAYS

Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month.

PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY

Classified positions have a one hundred and thirty days (130) probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the sixth salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to hourly rates on the Classified Salary schedule. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. Links Related To This Job Commission on Teacher Credentialing District Salary Schedules View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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