Instructional Assistant - Mild to Moderate

Instructional Assistant

• Mild to Moderate at Glendora Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/19/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/5/2026 Contact Marco Cano Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $21.36
• $25.

93 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Placement may be made up through the third step based on experience according to merit system rules Length of Work Year 9.5 months per year (210 days) Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a special education learning environment; assist the teacher in meeting the educational needs of students; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities.
• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Reading and writing communication skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Classroom procedures and conduct.

Ability to:

• Assist the teacher with the instructional and related activities of a special education learning environment.
• Assist the teacher in meeting the educational needs of learning handicapped students and students enrolled in specialized programs.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward children with special needs.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining routine records.
• Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with children and adults.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Oversee and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Seeing to monitor students.
• Hearing and speaking to communicate with students and instructors.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment.
• Bending at the waist to assist students.
• Lifting moderately heavy children.
• Kneeling or crouching.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Please click on "View Job Description" for more information.

Education and Experience:

• Any combination equivalent to: a High School diploma or equivalent and some experience working with children in an organized setting.

Licenses and other

Requirements:

• Valid First Aid/CPR certification within one (1) year of hire.
• May require a valid California Driver's License.

Work Environment:

• Indoor/Outdoor Environment.

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION

Letter(s) of Recommendation (One current

• Signed and dated within the last year) Resume Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities.
• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Reading and writing communication skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Classroom procedures and conduct.

Ability to:

• Assist the teacher with the instructional and related activities of a special education learning environment.
• Assist the teacher in meeting the educational needs of learning handicapped students and students enrolled in specialized programs.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward children with special needs.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining routine records.
• Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with children and adults.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Oversee and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Seeing to monitor students.
• Hearing and speaking to communicate with students and instructors.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment.
• Bending at the waist to assist students.
• Lifting moderately heavy children.
• Kneeling or crouching.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Please click on "View Job Description" for more information.

Education and Experience:

• Any combination equivalent to: a High School diploma or equivalent and some experience working with children in an organized setting.

Licenses and other

Requirements:

• Valid First Aid/CPR certification within one (1) year of hire.
• May require a valid California Driver's License.

Work Environment:

• Indoor/Outdoor Environment.

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION

Letter(s) of Recommendation (One current

• Signed and dated within the last year) Resume Comments and Other Information

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

• Dates are subject to change

Potential Exam Date:

Week of May 25, 2026

Potential Panel Interview:

Week of June 1, 2026

• NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

• Email is the primary form of communication for this recruitment.

Please monitor your email account, including your spam folder, on a regular basis for any related communication. Comments and Other Information

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

• Dates are subject to change

Potential Exam Date:

Week of May 25, 2026

Potential Panel Interview:

Week of June 1, 2026

• NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

• Email is the primary form of communication for this recruitment.

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