Golden Elementary - SPED Assistant #345

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is seeking a SPED Assistant for Golden Elementary. The position is part-time, 9.5 months per year, 3.75 hours daily (Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.). Salary range is $23.11 - $28.17 per hour, with 204 paid days per year.

Application deadline is 10/2/2026 at 4:30 PM Pacific. Qualifications include 48 college units (or AA degree or higher) and successful completion of ESSA Instructional Aide Testing.

Qualifications

• Open to PYLUSD permanent employees, substitutes, and external applicants.
• At least two references must be provided on your application.
• Completion of 48 units of college coursework or AA degree or higher. ESSA testing must be obtained before applying.

Education

48 units of college coursework

AA degree or higher

ESSA Instructional Aide Testing

Job description

Golden Elementary - SPED Assistant #345 at Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified

Application Deadline

10/2/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

9/24/2026

Contact

Claudia Santellano

7149858416

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$23.11 - $28.17 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

(Range 22)

Length of Work Year

9.5 months per year, 5 days per week, 3.75 hrs per day. (SHIFT HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.)

Employment Type

Part Time

Testing (Tuesdays: By Appt Only)

Complete 48 units or Instructional Aide Test (ESSA) required. (See Job Description/See Attachment)

Number of Paid Days/Work Calendar

204 Days/ 1001 (Found at www.pylusd.org)

About The Employer

PYLUSD Non-Discrimination Statement The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities, programs, and employment based upon actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. In accordance with AB-1078, this applies to all acts of the governing board and the superintendent of the school district in enacting policies and procedures that govern the local educational agency. The following employees have been designated to handle questions or complaints of alleged discrimination: Employee complaint- Mr. Chad McGough, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources [phone]. Title IX and any other discrimination complaints - Tonya Gordillo, Assistant Director, Student Services, Phone: [phone], [e-mail]. Title II Coordinator / 504 Coordinator / Americans with Disabilities Act complaints - Jaymie Shill, Assistant Director, Special Education. Phone: [phone]. Bullying, intimidation complaints - Tonya Gordillo, Assistant Director, Student Services [phone]. The mailing address for all compliance officers is 1301 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870. The mailing address for all compliance officers is 1301 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870. Procedure for Complaints. Uniform Complaint Policy Form 1312.3. Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Form 1312.4. Employee/Student Non-Fraternization Policy: BP 4101

Requirements / Qualifications

Open to PYLUSD Permanent Employees, substitutes, and external applicants. Interviews will begin with Permanent Applicants Qualified for an Interview. Please Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. At least two references must be provided on your application.

Certifications and additional requirements (Must meet one of the following):

• Completion of 48 units of college coursework
• AA degree or higher
• Passage of Instructional Aide Testing (ESSA). (Testing available through Human Resources. Must be obtained before applying.)

Copy of Transcript (Degree or unofficial copy of transcript showing a minimum of completing 48 college units. If you have neither, please take our Instructional Aide Test (ESSA) prior to submitting your application. Please contact Human Resources at 714-985-8410.)

Resume (Current Resume )

Comments and Other Information

Selected candidates must complete a DOJ/FBI LiveScan.

PYLUSD Non-Discrimination Statement The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities, programs, and employment based upon actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. In accordance with AB-1078, this applies to all acts of the governing board and the superintendent of the school district in enacting policies and procedures that govern the local educational agency. The following employees have been designated to handle questions or complaints of alleged discrimination: Employee complaint- Mr. Chad McGough, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources [phone]. Title IX and any other discrimination complaints - Tonya Gordillo, Assistant Director, Student Services, Phone: [phone], [e-mail]. Title II Coordinator / 504 Coordinator / Americans with Disabilities Act complaints - Jaymie Shill, Assistant Director, Special Education. Phone: [phone]. Bullying, intimidation complaints - Tonya Gordillo, Assistant Director, Student Services [phone]. The mailing address for all compliance officers is 1301 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870. The mailing address for all compliance officers is 1301 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870. Procedure for Complaints. Uniform Complaint Policy Form 1312.3. Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Form 1312.4. Employee/Student Non-Fraternization Policy: BP 4101

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