Substitute​/Temporary​/On-call Instructional Aide

Substitute/Temporary/On-call Instructional Aide at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education

Final date to receive applications:
Continuous

Date Posted: 11/5/2026

Contact:
Ana De Leon-Romero

Number of Openings:
Not Specified

Salary: $27.20 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info:
Based on the  Classified Salary Schedule, Range 23 Step 1

Length of Work Year:
Varies - up to 8 hours a day (generally up to 6.5 hours per day)

Employment Type:

Part Time

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive.

Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

This substitute/temporary/on-call position will be a continuous recruitment throughout the school year to work with our student programs in Alternative Education, Career & Adult Learning Services, and Special Education. The school year is from August to May with possible opportunities to work in June to July. For notable holidays/school closures please review link School District Calendars (on Links Related to this Job).

After a paperscreening committee evaluates the applications, those selected to onboard will be able to choose to work in one or multiple student programs. Work sites vary and will extend from across the county. For the job summary of all the Instructional Aide positions, please read under Comments and Other Information.

Please read the full job descriptions attached.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in child development, education, or a related field is desirable. Instructional Aide, Alternative

Education:

Some experience in working with high-risk students is desirable. Instructional Aide, Autism Support:
Some experience working with special education students and/or children with Autism, PDD or other neurological disorders is desirable. License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance. Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and first aid certificates.

Application Procedures:
Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé and proof that you have earned 48 semester or 60 quarter units of higher education to complete the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement to the application material. Alternatively, those who cannot provide proof of higher education units are welcome to take the ESSA exam via Zoom to satisfy the requirement.

If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. As part of the selection process, three professional references including previous employers will be contacted. If selected, fingerprinting is required with a copy of your social security card and a valid form of  part of your onboarding, you will be registered on our online platform to complete the required paperwork which include a…