A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
) at Covina-Valley Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/1/2026 Contact Angela LeCaine Number of Openings 3 Salary Pay Range $24.51 - $29.72 Per Hour Length of Work Year School Year Employment Type Part Time View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications The Vacancy:
There are a few part-time (6 hours a day) permanent positions at a school site. Positions are for special education students. This recruitment will also be used to develop an eligibility list to fill future vacancies and substitute/temporary positions in this classification for a period of six months.
The Position:
Under immediate supervision, assist the classroom teacher and other certificated personnel in Specialized Programs including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intensive Specialized Academic Instruction, or Early Childhood Specialized Academic Instruction in the performance of their duties and in the supervision of students and by performing those tasks which are supportive of the instructional program and conducive to the academic, physical, social, and emotional growth of students; and do related work as required. Positions in this class are established principally to assist teachers in certain instructional tasks and routine details. Incumbents perform their tasks with initiative and independent judgment within a number of standardized procedures.
Required Qualifications:
Must have CPR and First Aid certification maintained current at all times; one year of experience working with special education students, including students with autism and emotional disturbances, and/or students who may be struggling with mental health issues such as disruptive behavior, anxiety, or trauma; the equivalent of graduation from high school and completion of at least two years of study 48-semester units at an institution of higher education, or attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher. Bilingual in any language including American Sign Language is desirable.
Selection Procedure:
The selection process will consist of a written exam and a qualifications appraisal interview (each weighted 50%). Copy of Transcript (48 college units) CPR/First Aid Certification (must not be expired) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three, no older than a year, signed and dated.) Other (Proof of HS Graduation) Proof of HS Graduation Resume Requirements /
Qualifications The Vacancy:
There are a few part-time (6 hours a day) permanent positions at a school site. Positions are for special education students. This recruitment will also be used to develop an eligibility list to fill future vacancies and substitute/temporary positions in this classification for a period of six months.
The Position:
Under immediate supervision, assist the classroom teacher and other certificated personnel in Specialized Programs including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intensive Specialized Academic Instruction, or Early Childhood Specialized Academic Instruction in the performance of their duties and in the supervision of students and by performing those tasks which are supportive of the instructional program and conducive to the academic, physical, social, and emotional growth of students; and do related work as required. Positions in this class are established principally to assist teachers in certain instructional tasks and routine details. Incumbents perform their tasks with initiative and independent judgment within a number of standardized procedures.
Required Qualifications:
Must have CPR and First Aid certification maintained current at all times; one year of experience working with special education students, including students with autism and emotional disturbances, and/or students who may be struggling with mental health issues such as disruptive behavior, anxiety, or trauma; the equivalent of graduation from high school and completion of at least two years of study 48-semester units at an institution of higher education, or attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher. Bilingual in any language including American Sign Language is desirable.
Selection Procedure:
The selection process will consist of a written exam and a qualifications appraisal interview (each weighted 50%). Copy of Transcript (48 college units) CPR/First Aid Certification (must not be expired) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three, no older than a year, signed and dated.) Other (Proof of HS Graduation) Proof of HS Graduation Resume Comments and Other Information Applicants must submit with application all of the following: A resume, a copy of transcripts with a minimum of 48 units, or an AA degree, a letter of introduction, three letters of recommendation, no older than a year, signed, and dated, (current, permanent, district employees do not have to submit three letters of recommendation), proof of completion of high school or a G.E.D., and proof of a valid First Aid/CPR training certificate. First Aide/CPR certificates obtained on the internet will not be accepted. Comments and Other Information Applicants must submit with application all of the following: A resume, a copy of transcripts with a minimum of 48 units, or an AA degree, a letter of introduction, three letters of recommendation, no older than a year, signed, and dated, (current, permanent, district employees do not have to submit three letters of recommendation), proof of completion of high school or a G.E.D., and proof of a valid First Aid/CPR training certificate. First Aide/CPR certificates obtained on the internet will not be accepted. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
