Instructional Aide, General Education - Elementary

Palo Alto Unified School District; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Palo Alto Unified School District in Palo Alto, CA seeks an Instructional Aide, General Education - Elementary to support classroom teachers by preparing materials and assisting with instruction.

Under general direction, the aide may tutor or assist with instruction of individual students or groups of students under guidelines and supervision provided by the classroom teacher. The role requires an AA degree and reliable work history, with 10 Months / Up to 19.5 Hours Per Week; Part Time position.

Qualifications

• A.A. degree or equivalent required; courses in Psychology, Child Growth, and Development, or a closely related field preferred;
• Satisfactory work history;
• Successful experience demonstrating tact, courtesy, positive attitude, and maintaining cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Classroom Teacher in planning the course of study and specific lesson plans;
• May tutor individual students or groups of students under the guidance of the classroom teacher;
• Supervise individual students or small groups of students in practice activities such as math and spelling drills;
• Supervise students at assemblies and programs or during trips;
• Auditory and visual monitoring of students both inside the classroom and during outside activities;
• Assist students in reviewing homework assignments and test results;
• Prepare instructional and visual aids including posters, charts, and stencils;
• Arrange for and operate audiovisual equipment; Please see more in the job description attached below.

Education

A.A. degree or equivalent

courses in Psychology, Child Growth, and Development, or a closely related field

Satisfactory work history

Successful experience demonstrating tact, courtesy, positive attitude, and maintaining cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

Job description

Instructional Aide, General Education - Elementary at Palo Alto Unified School District

Application Deadline

Continuous

Date Posted

8/4/2026

Contact

Marilyn Munoz

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$ 29.90 - $ 39.87 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

Range 21 on the Classified Salary Schedule

Length of Work Year

10 Months / Up to 19.5 Hours Per Week

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Palo Alto Unified School District

Department

Elementary

Benefits

N/A

Job Summary

OVERVIEW: Under general direction, assist in preparing educational materials; may tutor or assist with instruction of individual students or groups of students under guidelines and supervision provided by the classroom teacher. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A.A. degree or equivalent required; courses in Psychology, Child Growth, and Development, or a closely related field preferred;
• Satisfactory work history;
• Successful experience demonstrating tact, courtesy, positive attitude, and maintaining cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work. RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the Classroom Teacher in planning the course of study and specific lesson plans;
• May tutor individual students or groups of students under the guidance of the classroom teacher;
• Supervise individual students or small groups of students in practice activities such as math and spelling drills;
• Supervise students at assemblies and programs or during trips;
• Auditory and visual monitoring of students both inside the classroom and during outside activities;
• Assist students in reviewing homework assignments and test results;
• Prepare instructional and visual aids including posters, charts, and stencils;
• Arrange for and operate audiovisual equipment; Please see more in the job description attached below.

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