Instructional Assistant

Palo Alto Unified School District; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Palo Alto Unified School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support curriculum implementation in multiple subject areas. The position involves running school-wide centers and developing multi-level materials, under the principal’s direction.

The role requires a BA/BS with relevant coursework and at least two years of instructional aide experience; a teaching credential is preferred. It is a part-time, hourly position with no listed benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or higher with emphasis on coursework in specialized areas.
• Two years of satisfactory experience as an instructional aide or in related positions; teaching credential preferred.
• Demonstrated tact, courtesy, positive attitude and cooperative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of curriculum in various subject areas; may coordinate specialized instructional programs.
• Run an independent center for school-wide programs (math, literacy, science centers) and develop multi-level curriculum.
• Assist with planning courses of study and lesson plans; supervise students in practice activities; coordinate with staff; keep records and report progress; attend meetings; assist with materials selection; perform other duties.

Education

BA/BS degree with emphasis on specific courses in specialized areas

Two years of experience as instructional aide or related positions

Teaching credential preferred

Job description

Instructional Assistant at Palo Alto Unified School District

Application Deadline

Continuous

Date Posted

11/10/2026

Contact

Sandy Esquivias

Number of Openings

5

Salary

Single Rate $36.13 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

Range 29A on the 2026-2027 Classified Hourly Rates Schedule

Length of Work Year

Hourly as needed

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Palo Alto Unified School District

Department

Secondary School Sites

Benefits

N/A

Job Summary

Job Summary

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with emphasis on specific courses in specialized areas, and
• Two years of satisfactory experience as an instructional aide or in related positions. Teaching credential preferred.
• Satisfactory work history
• Satisfactory experience demonstrating tact, courtesy, positive attitude and maintaining cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Responsibilities: Under direction of the building principal, to assist with implementation of curriculum in various subject areas; may coordinate specific and specialized instructional programs and to do related work as required. This position is different from an Instructional Aide position in that the staff member has primary responsibility to run an independent center for school wide programs similar to math, literacy and science centers and has primary responsibility for developing multi-level curriculum for the school wide center. Specific Duties Include:
• assist the principal in planning courses of study and specific lesson plans;
• independently supervise individual students or small groups of students in practice activities such as mathematical, reading, science, computer or writing readiness generally in a school-wide center;
• coordinate with the appropriate staff members students’ daily work in the program and provide instruction;
• keep records, report attendance, recommend grades and report progress;
• attend and participate in those meetings deemed advisable by the principal;
• assist with the selection of appropriate instructional materials;
• other duties as assigned.

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