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Instructional Assistant - Special Education (multiple vacancies) **job post may close sooner if sufficient applicant pool is received**

Pay: $22.23–$30.79/hr
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Location: Whittier, CA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 9/23/2026

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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

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Job Description

Instructional Assistant
  • Special Education (multiple vacancies)
  • job post may close sooner if sufficient applicant pool is received
  • at Whittier Union High School District Print Application Deadline 10/31/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/21/2026 Contact Rachel Rivera 5626988121 Number of Openings 3 Salary Single Rate $22.23
  • $30.79 (Range 108) Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $22.23
  • $30.
79 (Range 108) per hour Length of Work Year 6.5-hours daily / 10 month / hourly employee / schedule varies by school site Employment Type Part Time View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE DISTRICT PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
  • AA/AS degree or higher (must show proof by attaching diploma or college transcript) OR
  • 48 semester units or 60 quarter units of grade C or better (must show proof by attaching college transcript) OR
  • Obtain a passing score on the two-hour District Proficiency Test with a score of 70% or higher on each section consisting of reading comprehension, language arts, and mathematics.
(attach a Letter requesting to take the District Proficiency Test OR attach NCLB certificate) The following documents need to be attached to your application. Applications with missing attachments will be considered incomplete and will be screened out. Should you need assistance with uploading documents or any other issues with your application, please contact the Edjoin Help Desk at 888-900-8945 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. CPR/First Aid Certification (Current and Valid
  • Classes must have included in-person training) Driver's License Copy (Current and Valid) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters dated within the past year) NCLB Compliance (Copy of Certificate or letter requesting the District Proficiency test or upload transcripts reflecting 48 semester units or 60 quarter units of grade "C" or better) Proof of HS Graduation (HS Diploma or GED equivalent (Must include copy of GED transcripts)/ or AA/BA/BS or copy of college transcripts) Resume Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE DISTRICT PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
  • AA/AS degree or higher (must show proof by attaching diploma or college transcript) OR
  • 48 semester units or 60 quarter units of grade C or better (must show proof by attaching college transcript) OR
  • Obtain a passing score on the two-hour District Proficiency Test with a score of 70% or higher on each section consisting of reading comprehension, language arts, and mathematics.
(attach a Letter requesting to take the District Proficiency Test OR attach NCLB certificate) The following documents need to be attached to your application. Applications with missing attachments will be considered incomplete and will be screened out. Should you need assistance with uploading documents or any other issues with your application, please contact the Edjoin Help Desk at 888-900-8945 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. CPR/First Aid Certification (Current and Valid
  • Classes must have included in-person training) Driver's License Copy (Current and Valid) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters dated within the past year) NCLB Compliance (Copy of Certificate or letter requesting the District Proficiency test or upload transcripts reflecting 48 semester units or 60 quarter units of grade "C" or better) Proof of HS Graduation (HS Diploma or GED equivalent (Must include copy of GED transcripts)/ or AA/BA/BS or copy of college transcripts) Resume Comments and Other Information •
JOB POST MAY CLOSE SOONER IF SUFFICIENT APPLICANT POOL IS RECEIVED.
  • Initial placement on the salary schedule will not exceed Step 5 for any new employees to the district.
  • Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to give information over the phone regarding the status of applications.
Notifications will be sent through the Edjoin/e-mail system as the posting progresses. Our District requires a complete application, and that all materials to be considered as part of your application packet be submitted online with your application. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an Edjoin application. Please do not fax, e-mail, or mail any required documents as they will not be accepted.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS.
Notifications will be sent via the e-mail provided through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail regularly after the closing date for the status of their application. The district is not responsible for e-mails that may be delivered into an applicant's junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to regularly check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox. Comments and Other Information
  • JOB POST MAY CLOSE SOONER IF SUFFICIENT APPLICANT POOL IS RECEIVED.
  • Initial placement on the salary schedule will not exceed Step 5 for any new employees to the district.
  • Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to give information over the phone regarding the status of applications.
Notifications will be sent through the Edjoin/e-mail system as the posting progresses. Our District requires a complete application, and that all materials to be considered as part of your application packet be submitted online with your application. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an Edjoin application. Please do not fax, e-mail, or mail any required documents as they will not be accepted.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS.
Notifications will be sent via the e-mail provided through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail regularly after the closing date for the status of their application. The district is not responsible for e-mails that may be delivered into an applicant's junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to regularly check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox. Links Related To This Job California Credentialing Information CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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