Instructional Assistant - Special Education - 6 hours - Orangewood Elementary

West Covina Unified • West Covina, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant supports the special education instructional program under the direction of an assigned administrator, assisting certificated teachers or specialists in classrooms and other school locations. Most of the work involves independently supporting pupils in small groups or tutoring them one-to-one in a classroom or pull-out program. The listed schedule is 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM, subject to change, at Orangewood Elementary.

Applicants must submit a completed Classified Edjoin application, high school diploma or college transcripts, resume, and at least three signed letters of reference dated within the past year, including one from an immediate supervisor. Electronic signatures are not accepted. Candidates must pass the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency examination, demonstrating basic reading, writing, and mathematics proficiency. The posting also specifies an Instructional Assistant examination scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM, at 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, California; late arrivals will not be admitted.

Upon recommendation for employment and before formal Board of Education approval, candidates must complete the District's required pre-employment steps, including a Mantoux Tuberculin Test within 60 days of hire, drug screening at a District-approved facility, fingerprint clearance, and the listed safety, compliance, and training certifications.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; a copy of a high school diploma or college transcripts is required.
• At least one year of demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting.
• Demonstrate basic reading, writing, and mathematics proficiency by passing the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency examination.
• Submit a completed Classified Edjoin application, resume, and at least three signed letters of reference dated less than one year ago; one letter must be from an immediate supervisor. Electronic signatures are not accepted.
• Pass the Instructional Assistant examination.
• Complete a Mantoux Tuberculin Test within 60 days of hire, District-approved drug screening, and fingerprint clearance if recommended for employment.
• Complete Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certification, Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Certification, Injury and Illness Prevention Program, School Bullying Certification, Anti-Harassment Training, Cyber Security Overview, and Email and Messaging Safety Training before formal Board of Education approval.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teachers or specialists with services associated with the special education instructional program in classrooms and other school locations.
• Work with pupils, usually independently, in small groups.
• Tutor pupils one-to-one in a classroom or pull-out program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED