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.
Instructional Assistant at Manhattan Beach Unified School District Print Application Deadline 8/25/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/11/2026 Contact Denise Zapata 3103187345 5951 Number of Openings 3 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Range 11, Step 1, $17.58/ hour- Step 6 $22.43/hour Length of Work Year 10 Months, 6.5 hours per day, 8 am- 3 pm M-F; 10 Months, 5.5 hours per day, 8 am- 2 pm M-F Employment Type Part Time Location Various Sites About the Employer The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Division of Human Resources provides excellence in human resource leadership in support of the academic mission and our customers, the Manhattan Beach Community. We succeed by earning the satisfaction of our customers, the respect and trust of those who govern us, support us and do business with us; and the pride of our employees. Job Summary Job Summary Under supervision, to assist teacher in classroom and resource room operation and routine instructional support; to instruct and reinforce instruction of students individually and in small group in accordance with instructions; to provide instructional record keeping support; to perform routine clerical duties; and to perform related work as required. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Applications accepted on EDJOIN only. Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site pursuant to the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001": Complete at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (college level) or forty-eight (48) semester units, including a math and an english class; OR Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; OR Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness. One year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children desired.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
The Selection Process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with MBUSD, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment. For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process will consist of any one or more of the following: Screening for the most qualified candidates includes Training and Experience Evaluation, Reference Checks, Written Test and/or a Performance Test, and an Oral Interview. Additional information pertaining to the exam process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
HOW WILL YOU HEAR FROM US
All correspondence and notification regarding this recruitment will be to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner.
IMPORTANT DATES
Written Examination will be held TBD via zoom Oral Interview will be held TBD via zoom The final interview will be held after 2/8/22 All dates listed above are subject to change. All qualified candidates will be notified of date change via email.
ESTABLISHMENT OF LIST
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All Eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one year or until there are fewer than three ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters or more) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Applications accepted on EDJOIN only. Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site pursuant to the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001": Complete at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (college level) or forty-eight (48) semester units, including a math and an english class; OR Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; OR Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness. One year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children desired.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
The Selection Process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with MBUSD, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment. For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process will consist of any one or more of the following: Screening for the most qualified candidates includes Training and Experience Evaluation, Reference Checks, Written Test and/or a Performance Test, and an Oral Interview. Additional information pertaining to the exam process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
HOW WILL YOU HEAR FROM US
All correspondence and notification regarding this recruitment will be to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner.
IMPORTANT DATES
Written Examination will be held TBD via zoom Oral Interview will be held TBD via zoom The final interview will be held after 2/8/22 All dates listed above are subject to change. All qualified candidates will be notified of date change via email.
ESTABLISHMENT OF LIST
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All Eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one year or until there are fewer than three ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters or more) Resume Comments and Other Information
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of the selection procedures, please notify Betty Vicuna via email at bvicuna@mbusd.org. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation.
NONDISCRIMINATION
The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Comments and Other Information
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of the selection procedures, please notify Betty Vicuna via email at bvicuna@mbusd.org. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation.
NONDISCRIMINATION
The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Links Related To This Job Manhattan Beach Unified School District View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
