Instructional Assistant Parkdale Elementary School

Instructional Assistant - 7 hours/day - Parkdale Elementary School

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Current District Regular and Temporary (through June 30, 2026) Employees:

Submit your interest letter in Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking; highlight your qualifications and interest in this position.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

• Complete an electronic Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking application.
• Letter of interest addressed to Nate Parson, Parkdale Elementary Principal;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;
• Unofficial college transcripts or passing score on the CBEST or equivalent Paraprofessional rigorous knowledge test. Official transcripts or score report will be required upon hire.

The job of Instructional Assistant is done under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed staff member or school administrator to support student learning and growth. The incumbent performs a variety of general instructional and small group support, as well as student supervision duties to assist the school and the staff at Parkdale Elementary School. Instructional support may include working with groups of students or one-on-one with students, under the direction of a licensed staff member in a planned and evaluated program;

assists in providing a safe, healthy environment for students; and performs a variety of general clerical duties. Employees in this classification do not supervise others.

• Assist licensed staff in the social and educational development of students
• Implement district adopted curriculum and intervention programs with licensed staff guidance. This includes preparing materials, teaching and monitoring student progress, and small group instruction
• Collect data as prescribed by the licensed staff
• Understand and maintain district guidelines regarding safety and confidentiality
• Provide students a safe and secure environment at all times. This may include playground supervision, cafeteria duty, small group management before and after school
• Provide clerical support and simple maintenance and operation of school equipment and supplies
• Prepare instructional materials related to area of assignment
• May provide personal care and assistance to students for the purpose of helping them access their education which may include toileting, personal hygiene, feeding, positioning, mobility, and delegated nursing and/or therapy services
• Encourage acceptable student behavior and assist in maintaining classroom discipline. Guide and reinforce student understanding of rules and procedures
• Participate in professional development activities related to assignment
• Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff, and department/school
• Assist students by answering questions, provide proper examples, and offer general guidance
• Maintain student records and files as directed
• Compile student information and materials and prepare reports as requested
• Assist licensed staff with phone calls of a general nature to parents
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the district
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established timelines
• Confer, as needed, with licensed staff concerning programs and materials to meet student needs
• Other related duties as assigned

Prior job related experience providing support to elementary school age children or adolescents preferred.

Possess the equivalent of 72 quarter‑credits of college coursework (equivalent to an Associate's Degree), or have passed the CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test), the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment, or other rigorous knowledge test accepted by the District. Official college transcripts or passing test results will be required, upon hire.

• Skills to perform instructional activities,…