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Instructional Assistant Health Aide


Job Location:

Taft, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 3956 - 3956
Posted: 17 October 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Employer

Taft Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age religion political affiliation gender mental or physical disability sex orientation or any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application been made. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary
Job Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and assigned students; tutor individual or small groups of students with special needs reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills practices and assignments in various subjects; accompany students into mainstreamed classes as directed. Implement teacher-directed instructional activities accommodations modifications supplementary aids and assigned IEP services to support students academic functional communication behavioral daily-living employment and independent-living in meeting the special needs of assigned students including monitoring health conditions; monitor and assist students with activities to develop small muscle and eye-hand coordination. Assist with students with eating drinking and feeding including adaptive utensils or positioning supports in accordance with written plans training and applicable swallowing or aspiration precautions. Assist with positioning transfers ambulation wheelchairs mobility devices and adaptive equipment mechanical aids or team assistance as required based on student needs. Provide personal-care assistance specified by student plans and as specified by a certificated employee including toileting positioning lifting diapering menstrual-hygiene support dressing grooming assistancewith garments changing soiled clothing and other hygiene needs while protecting student privacy and sanitize and disinfect impacted areas following incidents involving bodily fluids including vomiting toileting accidents or other hygiene-related specialized physical health care procedures such as catheterization suctioning tube feeding and other procedures in accordance with applicable laws codes rules and regulations; maintain daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures; assist students with feeding re

Requirements / Qualifications

To work as a paraprofessional in Title I schools or general public school settings you must satisfy at least one of these three core paths: High School Diploma or GED: This is the baseline minimum requirement for all paraprofessionals. Associates Degree or Higher: Holding an associates degree (or higher) from an accredited institution automatically fulfills the requirement (the degree does not have to be in education). College Coursework: Completing at least 48 semester units (or roughly 2 years) of study at an institution of higher education. Pass an Academic Assessment: If you do not have a degree or 48 college units you must pass a formal state or local assessmentsuch as the ParaPro Assessment or an approved local equivalentto demonstrate your knowledge and ability to assist in reading writing and mathematics.

- HS Diploma or Equivalent- Resume- Cover Letter- Letter(s) of reference

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Paraprofessional Testing (Or Equivalent)
  • Proof of HS Graduation
  • Resume
Requirements / Qualifications

To work as a paraprofessional in Title I schools or general public school settings you must satisfy at least one of these three core paths: High School Diploma or GED: This is the baseline minimum requirement for all paraprofessionals. Associates Degree or Higher: Holding an associates degree (or higher) from an accredited institution automatically fulfills the requirement (the degree does not have to be in education). College Coursework: Completing at least 48 semester units (or roughly 2 years) of study at an institution of higher education. Pass an Academic Assessment: If you do not have a degree or 48 college units you must pass a formal state or local assessmentsuch as the ParaPro Assessment or an approved local equivalentto demonstrate your knowledge and ability to assist in reading writing and mathematics.

- HS Diploma or Equivalent- Resume- Cover Letter- Letter(s) of reference

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Paraprofessional Testing (Or Equivalent)
  • Proof of HS Graduation
  • Resume
Comments and Other Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTFinal employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements and Governing Board approval. These requirements may include fingerprint clearance through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and when applicable the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) verification of eligibility to work in the United States and possession of a valid California drivers license and proof of insurance when required by the must also provide verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and complete the training annually thereafter in accordance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Additional requirements may be imposed as required by law Board policy administrative regulation or applicable collective bargaining PROCESSTaft Union High School District reserves the right to extend or reopen recruitment timelines repost or cancel positions and establish applicant pools for current and future vacancies within the same classification. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications including successful completion of required testing may remain active in the applicant pool during the recruitment candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted and applicants will not receive individual notifications regarding their application ensure a fair transparent and equitable hiring process candidates shall adhere to all established procedures. Any candidate who contacts directly or indirectly any member of the Governing Board or District administration with the intent to influence the selection process may be disqualified from consideration without POLICYTaft Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age religion sex gender identity sexual orientation disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable STATUS(BP 4216 Probationary/Permanent Status; Education Code )All newly hired classified employees as well as permanent employees who are assigned to a new classification shall serve a probationary period during which the District evaluates the employees performance suitability and overall fitness for continued employment.A probationary employee who has been employed by the District for six (6) months or 130 days of paid service whichever is longer shall be classified as a permanent employee in accordance with the probationary period employees shall receive performance evaluations from their supervisor assessing their work performance ability and compatibility with the position. The District may release a probationary employee at any time during the probationary period without cause.A permanent employee who is promoted to a new classification shall serve a probationary period in the new position. If the employee does not successfully complete the probationary period they shall be returned to their previous classification.
Comments and Other Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTFinal employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements and Governing Board approval. These requirements may include fingerprint clearance through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and when applicable the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) verification of eligibility to work in the United States and possession of a valid California drivers license and proof of insurance when required by the must also provide verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and complete the training annually thereafter in accordance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Additional requirements may be imposed as required by law Board policy administrative regulation or applicable collective bargaining PROCESSTaft Union High School District reserves the right to extend or reopen recruitment timelines repost or cancel positions and establish applicant pools for current and future vacancies within the same classification. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications including successful completion of required testing may remain active in the applicant pool during the recruitment candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted and applicants will not receive individual notifications regarding their application ensure a fair transparent and equitable hiring process candidates shall adhere to all established procedures. Any candidate who contacts directly or indirectly any member of the Governing Board or District administration with the intent to influence the selection process may be disqualified from consideration without POLICYTaft Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age religion sex gender identity sexual orientation disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable STATUS(BP 4216 Probationary/Permanent Status; Education Code )All newly hired classified employees as well as permanent employees who are assigned to a new classification shall serve a probationary period during which the District evaluates the employees performance suitability and overall fitness for continued employment.A probationary employee who has been employed by the District for six (6) months or 130 days of paid service whichever is longer shall be classified as a permanent employee in accordance with the probationary period employees shall receive performance evaluations from their supervisor assessing their work performance ability and compatibility with the position. The District may release a probationary employee at any time during the probationary period without cause.A permanent employee who is promoted to a new classification shall serve a probationary period in the new position. If the employee does not successfully complete the probationary period they shall be returned to their previous classification.

Required Experience:

Junior IC


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