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Job Description
Instructional Assistant at Antioch Unified School District Print Application Deadline 7/10/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/17/2026 Contact Jackie Cortez 925-779-7500 55200 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $23.11 - $29.58 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info CSEA Salary Range 118 Length of Work Year 180 day work year calendar Employment Type Part Time
RECRUITMENT TYPE PROMOTIONAL / OPEN
About the Employer We are a unified school district serving more than 16,150 students in grades K -12. We have thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, three specialized high schools, two alternative high schools and one K-8 school. We also offer a home schooling program, adult education courses and other unique programs to fit the needs of all students. Our school district employs approximately 1,100 certificated and nearly 900 classified employees. Antioch Unified School District is centrally located in the East Bay and provides ready access to scenic mountains, waterfronts, wine country, historical sites and the Pacific Ocean. Antioch is known as the "Gateway to the Delta" and is one of California's oldest cities, with a diverse community of approximately 100,000. The Antioch Unified School District is a Merit System District. As such, final selection of our classified staff members will be made from candidates who have been placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility is determined via an evaluation and competitive screening/scoring of a candidate's training and experience as demonstrated on the application and responses provided in the supplemental questions. Job Summary Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of identified Title I students in a classroom, laboratory, or other learning environment; tutor students in assigned subject areas; provide clerical program support. View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications Unit:
CSEA Hours/Work Year:
2.5 to 4 per day (10 Months - Student Days Only) CSEA Salary Range 118: Step A $23.11, Step B $24.28, Step C $25.51, Step D $26.80, Step E $28.15, Step F $29.58 APPLICATION
DEADLINE - FRIDAY, JULY
10, 2026, by 4:30
PM Promotional/Open:
The promotional group as well as the public may apply. The promotional side of the eligibility list shall take precedence when certifying eligibles.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school or equivalent; experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
SELECTION & EXAMINCATIONS
The selection process will consist of an application screening for completeness, qualifications, and experience. A written exam that meets the "Every Student Succeeds Act" (ESSA) requirements (weighted 40%) and an oral interview exam (weighted 60%) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on all exams to be placed on the eligibility list. Final selections will be made from the three highest accepting ranks off the eligibility list. Required along with your application and responses to supplemental questions: Resume Requirements /
Qualifications Unit:
CSEA Hours/Work Year:
2.5 to 4 per day (10 Months - Student Days Only) CSEA Salary Range 118: Step A $23.11, Step B $24.28, Step C $25.51, Step D $26.80, Step E $28.15, Step F $29.58 APPLICATION
DEADLINE - FRIDAY, JULY
10, 2026, by 4:30
PM Promotional/Open:
The promotional group as well as the public may apply. The promotional side of the eligibility list shall take precedence when certifying eligibles.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school or equivalent; experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
SELECTION & EXAMINCATIONS
The selection process will consist of an application screening for completeness, qualifications, and experience. A written exam that meets the "Every Student Succeeds Act" (ESSA) requirements (weighted 40%) and an oral interview exam (weighted 60%) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on all exams to be placed on the eligibility list. Final selections will be made from the three highest accepting ranks off the eligibility list. Required along with your application and responses to supplemental questions: Resume Comments and Other Information The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500. A Merit System District - Equal Opportunity Employer Comments and Other Information The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500. A Merit System District - Equal Opportunity Employer Links Related To This Job The Merit System - California School Personnel Commissioners Association City of Antioch AUSD Website View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
