Instructional Assistant - Special Education

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

Instructional Assistant Special Education


Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Paraprofessional Testing
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Final 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 driver's license and proof of
insurance when required by the position.
Employees 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 agreements.
AB 2534 AND SB 848 - EMPLOYMENT HISTORY DISCLOSURE
In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2534, effective January 1, 2025, and Senate Bill (SB) 848, effective
January 1, 2026, applicants for certificated positions with Taft Union High School District must provide a
complete and accurate list of their current and former educational employers. This includes school districts,
county offices of education, charter schools, private schools, and state special schools or diagnostic centers
operated by the California Department of Education.


Applicants must disclose all such employment, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time,
temporary, and substitute employment. Applicants who worked at multiple school sites within the same district
may list the district once; separate educational employers must be listed individually.
As part of the hiring process, the District will contact prior educational employers to obtain information required
by applicable law.


Failure to disclose required employment history, or providing false or misleading information, may result in
disqualification from consideration for employment.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Taft 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 period.
Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted, and applicants will not
receive individual notifications regarding their application status.
To 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
recourse.


NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Taft 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 law.


PROBATIONARY STATUS
(BP 4216 - Probationary/Permanent Status; Education Code §§ 45113, 45301)
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 employee's
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 law.
During 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.