Instructional Aide - TK (Transitional Kindergarten) (6 hour) 26/27 School Year @ La Mirada Academy- In House ONLY

Instructional Aide

• TK (Transitional Kindergarten) (6 hour) 26/27 School Year @ La Mirada Academy
• In House ONLY at San Marcos Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/31/2026 11:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/21/2026 Contact Amanda Carlson Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $18.01
• $23.

06 hourly (Range 5) Length of Work Year 182 days per year Employment Type Full Time Fringe Benefits The District offers health, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee and eligible dependents About the Employer Welcome to San Marcos Unified School District! The San Marcos Unified School District is an innovative and collaborative community providing an unparalleled educational experience. Through an engaging and supportive environment, all our students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel. Job Summary Job Summary SMUSD is seeking instructional assistants to support Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classes. Candidates with experience in an early childcare setting or preschool and familiarity with the California Preschool Learning Foundations, are preferred. In addition to other duties as assigned, candidates will support educational progress across all areas of early development, including behavior, academic, social-emotional, self-help, restroom and hygiene routines, and small and large group instruction. Job Description /

Essential Elements:

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Instructional Aide Purpose Statement/s:

The job of "Instructional Aide" is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, and relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans.
• Maintains classroom equipment, students' files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc.

for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.

Other Job Functions:

• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting the teacher in evaluating students' progress.
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives.
• Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings, training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Administers basic first aid for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill or injured children. Job Requirements

• Qualifications:

Experience Required:

Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children.

• Skills, Knowledge and/or

Abilities Required:

Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, students, parents, school administrators and the community. Perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes. Ability to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or

Testing Required:

Passing score on the High School Basic Skills Proficiency Test, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Health Physical Examination, Tuberculosis Testing/Clearance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Proof of NCLB Compliance (see below) To qualify for an Instructional Aide position, you must meet the State of California NCLB (No Child Left Behind) compliance requirement. When applying for this position, you must include proof of ONE (1) of the following with your application: 1. Passed

CBEST 2. AA

(Associates) or higher College Degree 3. 48 College Semester Units or higher (1.5 Quarter Units = 1 Semester Unit) 4. Proof of a passed NCLB Test with an employing School District

• If you do not already meet NCLB qualifications under #1, #2, #3 or #4 above, our District is offering NCLB testing by appointment only.

To discuss test dates, contact Human Resources at (760) 752-1226. NCLB testing is subject to staff and conference room availability.

Requirements / Qualifications

Proof of NCLB Compliance (see below) To qualify for an Instructional Aide position, you must meet the State of California NCLB (No Child Left Behind) compliance requirement. When applying for this position, you must include proof of ONE (1) of the following with your application: 1. Passed

CBEST 2. AA

(Associates) or higher College Degree 3. 48 College Semester Units or higher (1.5 Quarter Units = 1 Semester Unit) 4. Proof of a passed NCLB Test with an employing School District

• If you do not already meet NCLB qualifications under #1, #2, #3 or #4 above, our District is offering NCLB testing by appointment only.

To discuss test dates, contact Human Resources at (760) 752-1226. NCLB testing is subject to staff and conference room availability. Comments and Other Information Employees new to the District are allowed salary schedule placement credit for up to two (2) years of previous experience with a maximum salary schedule entry placement for step three (3). SMUSD is seeking instructional assistants to support Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classes. Candidates with experience in an early childcare setting or preschool and familiarity with the California Preschool Learning Foundations, are preferred. In addition to other duties as assigned, candidates will support educational progress across all areas of early development, including behavior, academic, social-emotional, self-help, restroom and hygiene routines, and small and large group instruction.

School Site:

La Mirada Academy Anticipated Hours:

8:45 a.m.

• 3:15 p.

m. Comments and Other Information Employees new to the District are allowed salary schedule placement credit for up to two (2) years of previous experience with a maximum salary schedule entry placement for step three (3). SMUSD is seeking instructional assistants to support Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classes. Candidates with experience in an early childcare setting or preschool and familiarity with the California Preschool Learning Foundations, are preferred. In addition to other duties as assigned, candidates will support educational progress across all areas of early development, including behavior, academic, social-emotional, self-help, restroom and hygiene routines, and small and large group instruction.

School Site:

La Mirada Academy Anticipated Hours:

8:45 a.m.

• 3:15 p.

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