Instructional Assistant II (6 Hours) at Arden MS

SAN-Juan-Unified-School-Distric; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Arden Middle School in Carmichael, CA, is seeking an Instructional Assistant II for a 6-hour, part-time role to support classroom instruction and small groups. The position requires collaboration with teachers and may involve supporting students in Resource, Learning Handicap, or Communicatively Handicap programs.

The ideal candidate will have experience with small groups and classroom assistance, and may need to obtain a California Class C Driver License within 30 days if driving is required.

Qualifications

• Experience running small groups and assisting in both Special Day Class or General Education settings.
• Willingness to obtain a California Class C Driver License within 30 days if required.

Responsibilities

• Run small groups and assist students in large groups under teacher supervision.
• Support the teacher's needs across the classroom and instructional activities.

Skills

Small groups

Classroom support

Driver license

Job description

Instructional Assistant II (6 Hours) at Arden MS (PC #: 32327/ Job ID: 9030) JobID: 9030

• Position Type: Support Staff & Services/Instructional Support/ INSTRUCTIONAL ASST II
• Date Posted: 9/30/2026
• Location: ARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Closing Date: 10/20/2026

Location/Site: Arden MS

Number of Openings: 1

Position Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Part Time

Salary: (IA II) $19.51 - $24.47

Benefits Included

Length of Work Year:

Elementary Instructional Assistant - Calendar 18A -(9 months/year, 206 days/year, 5 days/week)

Secondary Elementary Instructional Assistant -Calendar 18B -(9 months/year, 206 days/year, 5 days/week)

Adult Education/CTE Instructional Assistant -Calendar 18C -(9 months/year, 206 days/year, 5 days/week)

Length of Work Day: 6 hours

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Instructional Assistant I / II / II Job Description

Posting Contact: Parker Joseph, Personnel Technician: [e-mail]

QUALIFICATIONS

• List on application experience that is relevant to this position.
• Instructional Assistant II's mild/moderate - working with students served in Resource, Learning Handicap or Communicatively Handicap programs. Example of typical duties include running small groups, assisting students in large groups in both Special Day Class settings or General Education and supporting the teacher's needs. We are looking for candidates with any combination of experience and training which provides the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job duties; See the job description for full details.
• *In some programs, possession of, or willingness and ability to obtain a valid California Class C Driver License within 30 days of hire or before driving any equipment/vehicle requiring this license

MATERIALS REQUIRED/REQUIREMENTS

Non-Title Sites: Must pre-qualify by attaching your High School Diploma or equivalent and one document [A or B] from the following list:

• [A] Passing score from San Juan Unified School District's Proficiency Exam** - testing date must be April 2005 to current. No other school districts proficiency exam will be accepted. (To request a digital test, please complete the Google Form here: Pre-Employment Test)
• [B] Official passing score from the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)

**Passing the IA Proficiency Test or having the CBEST is required, regardless of educational background. Applications submitted without the required test results will not be considered.

An incomplete application, "see resume" in place of listing requested information on application, or an unsigned application will not be considered.

Title I Sites: Must pre-qualify by attaching one documentation [A, B, C, or D item] from the following list:

• [A] Passing score from SJUSD's Proficiency Exam - testing date must be April 2005 to current. No other school districts proficiency exam accepted. To schedule a testing appointment, click here: Pre-Employment Test
• [B] Official passing score from the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
• [C] OFFICIAL transcripts demonstrating the completion of two years of college (48 semester/60 quarter units)***
• [D] Proof of an A.A. degree (or higher)***.

***If your degree/transcripts are from a foreign college or university, YOU MUST have coursework evaluated for its equivalency to a degree/transcripts received from an accredited United States college or university.

Applications that are incomplete, that state to "see resume" in place of including requested information on application, or an unsigned application will not be considered.

REMEMBER! Attachments are NOT automatically added to your applications. Make sure you scan and attach all required documents before the job posting deadline. The District is not responsible for district emails that may be delivered into an applicant's junk/spam mailbox.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race;color;ancestry;nationality;national origin;immigration status;ethnic group identification; ethnicity;age;religion;pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision-making; physical or mental disability; medical condition;sex (including sexual harassment); sex stereotypes; sex characteristics;sexual orientation;gender;gender identity;gender expression; veteran or military status;genetic information;affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America; a perception of one or more such characteristics; orassociation with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have experienced unlawful discrimination, please contact: Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Sterling Williams, 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608, [phone], [e-mail]; Section 504 Coordinator, Dominic Covello,3700 Garfield Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608, [phone], [e-mail]; ADA/Title II Coordinator, Michelle Fischer,3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608, [phone], [e-mail].