Instructional Assistant III (6.5 hours) at Skycrest (PC #: 39479/ Job ID; 9094)

San Juan Unified; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

San Juan Unified’s Skycrest School is seeking an Instructional Assistant III for a part‑time, 6.5‑hour school day (8:00 AM–3:00 PM) with 206 days/year under the CSEA framework. Salary ranges from $20.64 to $25.93 per hour, plus a 5% Hard to Staff Stipend, with eligibility for benefits.

Ideal candidates have experience with severe/emotionally disturbed students, and coursework in child development; CBEST or IA Proficiency Test passing is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children; experience with impaired children or adults highly desirable.
• Severe/Emotionally Disturbed students experience a plus; training in child development is desirable.
• Passing CBEST or IA Proficiency Test required regardless of educational background.

Responsibilities

• Support our Instructional Assistants III in classrooms serving ED/behavioral needs.
• Assist individual students and groups in learning activities.
• Adhere to district policies and safety guidelines during daily supervision.

Skills

Group work with children

Experience with ED/ASD students

Child development coursework

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of college transcripts

Job description

Instructional Assistant III (6.5 hours) at Skycrest (PC #: 39479/ Job ID; 9094) JobID: 9094

• Position Type: Support Staff & Services/Instructional Support/ INSTRUCTIONAL ASST III
• Date Posted: 10/7/2026
• Location: SKYCREST SCHOOL
• Closing Date: 10/20/2026

Location/Site: Skycrest
Number of Openings: 1
Position Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Part Time
Salary: (IA III) $20.64 - $25.93 with 5% Hard to Staff Stipend
CSEA General Unit Salary Schedule
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: 6.5 hours
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Instructional Assistant I / II / II Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Instructional Assistant IIIs support our severe/emotionally disturbed students. 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. Severe/Emotionally Disturbed - working with students who have a Learning Handicap or Communicatively Handicap programs. Students designated as an emotionally disturbed (ED) class or an autism class or assigned to a Behaviourist to assist individual students. Experience working with groups of children; experience working with impaired children or adults highly desirable; coursework in child development highly desirable. 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 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)

Title I Sites: Must pre-qualify by attaching one documentation [A, B, C, or D item] from 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)***.

Passing the IA Proficiency Test or having the CBEST is required, regardless of educational background.

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].