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Instructional Assistant (Soaring Hawks)
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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.
$44,687 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Instructional Assistant (Soaring Hawks) at
HEBER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Print Application Deadline 9/12/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/2/2026 Contact Elizabeth Cardenas 760-337-6530 2401 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $18.74 - $24.45 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 111 of CSEA Monthly Salary Schedule Length of Work Year 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Welcome to the Heber Elementary School District! Thank you for your interest in joining the HESD family. Nestled in the heart of the Imperial Valley, our district is committed to fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and excellence. At HESD, we take pride in our dedicated staff, strong community partnerships, and unwavering focus on student success. Our goal is to inspire a love for learning, encourage innovation, and provide a supportive environment where every student can thrive. Our mission is to empower, engage, and elevate our students through high-quality education and meaningful experiences. We are seeking passionate individuals who share our vision and commitment to shaping bright futures together! Job Summary Job Summary Position is 7 hrs. a day/ 5 days a week. Grant funded (up to 3 years) View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Application Current Resume 3 letters of recommendation (signed and dated within a year) Copy of AA / AS or transcripts showing 48 or more units from an institute of higher learning Copy of High School Diploma or equivalent Copy of CPR / basic first aid Copy of TB skin testBASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Assistant Principal, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans, education goals and objectives; assist students with performing and developing academic, social, behavioral and self-help skills; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans.
- Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; read books and written materials to students; assist students with math, reading, writing, letter recognition and word pronunciation.
- Assist students with performing and developing academic, social, behavioral and self-help skills; assist in shaping student's behavior through positive reinforcement and other strategies.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; maintain student records and files as assigned.
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Assistant Principal, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans, education goals and objectives; assist students with performing and developing academic, social, behavioral and self-help skills; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans.
- Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; read books and written materials to students; assist students with math, reading, writing, letter recognition and word pronunciation.
- Assist students with performing and developing academic, social, behavioral and self-help skills; assist in shaping student's behavior through positive reinforcement and other strategies.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; maintain student records and files as assigned.