Instructional Assistant I Natomas Park Elementary (6.5 hr day)

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Principal or Designee provides a variety of instructional and/or clerical support to teachers. Works in classroom settings to support teachers by providing instructional support to individual or small groups of students. Assists teachers and staff in development and use of materials to enhance student learning.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires a High School diploma or GED and requires the employee to meet the para-educator criteria of 48 College units or an associates degree or higher or pass a qualifying assessment. Transcripts or a Para-educator certificate must be attached to the application to be considered for this position. To schedule an assessment please contact the Human Resources Department via email at you are a current employee and in the same classification as this one posted or requesting a voluntary reduction to a lower related job classification (example: Instructional Assistant III requesting to transfer into an Instructional Assistant I position) please click on this link to request a transfer NUSD Employee Transfer Request If you are a current employee seeking a promotional opportunity you must file an application to include at minimum your personal information record of educational and professional preparation record of work experience legal information and a letter of intent along with any documentation you wish to have considered for promotional opportunities. Internal candidates meeting minimum qualifications for the vacant position will be granted an interview when being considered for opportunities for promotions in higher range be considered for hire candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and successful reference checks. Please note that we require three references one of them must be your most recent supervisor (current or most recent past). An Employee Entrance Evaluation (at the Districts expense) will also be required.

Required Documents:

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation)
• NCLB Compliance (or official transcripts for 48 college units or more)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires a High School diploma or GED and requires the employee to meet the para-educator criteria of 48 College units or an associates degree or higher or pass a qualifying assessment. Transcripts or a Para-educator certificate must be attached to the application to be considered for this position. To schedule an assessment please contact the Human Resources Department via email at you are a current employee and in the same classification as this one posted or requesting a voluntary reduction to a lower related job classification (example: Instructional Assistant III requesting to transfer into an Instructional Assistant I position) please click on this link to request a transfer NUSD Employee Transfer Request If you are a current employee seeking a promotional opportunity you must file an application to include at minimum your personal information record of educational and professional preparation record of work experience legal information and a letter of intent along with any documentation you wish to have considered for promotional opportunities. Internal candidates meeting minimum qualifications for the vacant position will be granted an interview when being considered for opportunities for promotions in higher range be considered for hire candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and successful reference checks. Please note that we require three references one of them must be your most recent supervisor (current or most recent past). An Employee Entrance Evaluation (at the Districts expense) will also be required.

Required Documents:

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation)
• NCLB Compliance (or official transcripts for 48 college units or more)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Why join Natomas Unified as a Classified Employee Competitive and growing salaries! *$1000 annual stipend for a Masters Degree*Move a step each year on the salary schedule *Bilingual stipend for designated employees*Longevity at 10 years of serviceWe care about your well-being!*NUSD offers excellent health & welfare benefits that include a fully-funded option for the employee with fully funded options for the employee and their family beginning in July 2026. *Paid sick leave & other options for leave to use when needed including 20 days of paid pregnancy disability leave*Access to our Employee Assistance Program*Paid vacation and holidays (for 11 & 12-month employees)We care about your growth and future!*Promotional opportunities*Paid professional development opportunities*Reimbursement on approved credit/units*Access to our Diverse Future Teacher Program*Public Retirement SystemNatomas Unified School District is recruiting committed collaborative caring and exemplary employees who are eager to provide an engaging and safe learning community for all Goals Maximize Academic Growth Responsibility and Achievement for Each Student. Cultivate the Social-Emotional Well-Being of Each Student. Create a Safe Engaging Environment Where Students Connect to School. Engage Parents and Families to Support Student Success. Hire Train and Retain High Quality to know about NUSD: NUSD has been recognized as the 2nd most diverse school district in the nation. NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational cultural and civic activities. We utilize technology to provide instructional leadership assess student performance and communicate effectively. Family options and choices are being championed districtwide as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB) AP AVID and College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites. A Chromebook is provided for every student to use during daily instruction. Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students. Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us at and feel free to contact us if you have any are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees interns volunteers contractors job applicants and other persons with an employment relationship with the district a safe positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities protection from harassment or intimidation and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. No district employee and to the extent required by law interns volunteers contractors job applicants and other persons with an employment relationship with the district shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker supervisor manager or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment on the basis of one or a combination of two or more protected characteristics which include but may not be limited to their actual or perceived race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic groups identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; religious creed; age; disability; medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy false pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or related conditions or recovery; reproductive health decision-making; breastfeeding or related medical conditions; and parental marital and family status; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying in employment you should immediately contact the Coordinator III - Human Resources at or 1901 Arena Blvd. Sacramento CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School Districts uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

Comments and Other Information

Why join Natomas Unified as a Classified Employee Competitive and growing salaries! *$1000 annual stipend for a Masters Degree*Move a step each year on the salary schedule *Bilingual stipend for designated employees*Longevity at 10 years of serviceWe care about your well-being!*NUSD offers excellent health & welfare benefits that include a fully-funded option for the employee with fully funded options for the employee and their family beginning in July 2026. *Paid sick leave & other options for leave to use when needed including 20 days of paid pregnancy disability leave*Access to our Employee Assistance Program*Paid vacation and holidays (for 11 & 12-month employees)We care about your growth and future!*Promotional opportunities*Paid professional development opportunities*Reimbursement on approved credit/units*Access to our Diverse Future Teacher Program*Public Retirement SystemNatomas Unified School District is recruiting committed collaborative caring and exemplary employees who are eager to provide an engaging and safe learning community for all Goals Maximize Academic Growth Responsibility and Achievement for Each Student. Cultivate the Social-Emotional Well-Being of Each Student. Create a Safe Engaging Environment Where Students Connect to School. Engage Parents and Families to Support Student Success. Hire Train and Retain High Quality to know about NUSD: NUSD has been recognized as the 2nd most diverse school district in the nation. NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational cultural and civic activities. We utilize technology to provide instructional leadership assess student performance and communicate effectively. Family options and choices are being championed districtwide as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB) AP AVID and College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites. A Chromebook is provided for every student to use during daily instruction. Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students. Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us at and feel free to contact us if you have any are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees interns volunteers contractors job applicants and other persons with an employment relationship with the district a safe positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities protection from harassment or intimidation and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. No district employee and to the extent required by law interns volunteers contractors job applicants and other persons with an employment relationship with the district shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker supervisor manager or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment on the basis of one or a combination of two or more protected characteristics which include but may not be limited to their actual or perceived race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic groups identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; religious creed; age; disability; medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy false pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or related conditions or recovery; reproductive health decision-making; breastfeeding or related medical conditions; and parental marital and family status; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying in employment you should immediately contact the Coordinator III - Human Resources at or 1901 Arena Blvd. Sacramento CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School Districts uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

Required Experience:

Junior IC