SDC Instructional Aide Pool -$1000 Hiring Incentive
Mountain Valley Special Education JPA
- Location
- Redding, California
- Employment type
- part_time
- Compensation
- Education Stipend (all prior years of service accepted), CALPERS retirement
- Source
- edjoin
- Posted
- 11/13/2026
Job Summary
The instructional assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist students in becoming academically proficient in the California Standards and assists teachers in classroom activities. The instructional aide tutors, supervises, and works with individual or groups of students to provide safety, or help implement the curriculum under the direction of teacher(s) or principal. Assists with student behavior, and may work one on one with a student. Performs related duties as assigned.
Instructional Aide Hiring Incentive: Employee is eligible for a sign-on bonus, for
$1000 distributed as follows:
1. $500 after completing probationary period (6 months)
2. $500 after completing one year of employment (181 days)
3. The bonus is for commitment to one year (181 days) of
employment. If the employee does not complete one year of service (181
work days), they will be required to repay the entire sign-on bonus,
regardless of the reason for separation.
Year for year experience in-school credit for placement on salary schedule.
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter
Resume
Two (2) Signed Letters of Recommendation with contact information
Required before hire First aide/CPR
High School Diploma, GED equivalent or highest college degree completed
Proof of one of the following:
Passed 48 units of college coursework
AA degree
Passed CBEST
Passed ESSA compliant Paraprofessional test offered at Shasta County Office of Education
If the following documents are not attached, your application will not be considered.
1. Resume
2. Intro Letter
3. 2-3 Letters of Recommendations
Comments and Other Information
Start Date: Aug 11, 2026
Hours may vary depending on assignment. Positions are 6-6.5 hours/day
Education Stipend (paid annually for highest level)
Associates (AA) $300
Bachelors (BA) $600
Masters (MS) $1,250
Doctorate $1,500
Work days: Monday - Friday
Benefits are optional and prorated (if more than 6hrs/day) ($10,750 for full time) Dental and Vision are free.