Paraeducator I or Bilingual (Spanish)- 7/2026

Possession of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and one of the following:

• Completion of at least two years of study (minimum 48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education;
• Possession of an associate's (or higher) degree;
• Passing a rigorous assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instruction, reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting State and Federal requirements.

Applicants may be exempt from taking the NCLB examination if they provide college transcripts verifying 48 units or more in core subject area courses with a grade of "C" or better. Transcripts must be submitted with application. If an applicant does not possess enough units to be exempt, he/she must attach to their application a letter requesting an examination date.

Please note: All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications are required to take a writing assessment examination regardless of meeting the NCLB requirements.

About the Role

The successful candidate must subscribe to an Oath of Allegiance, submit to a general tuberculosis examination, be fingerprinted, complete a pre-placement physical examination, and show proof of their identity and right to work in the United States as conditions of employment.

Requirements

The District has adopted a drug free work place policy. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results from drug testing.

Qualifications

Candidates successfully completing all phases of the application and examination process will be ranked on the appropriate eligibility list according to total examination score. This list is in effect for six (6) months.

Benefits

Health insurance plan includes family medical coverage, employee life and vision; and employee or family dental coverage.

Schedule

Holidays number 16 for twelve-month employees.

Longevity Pay

Longevity pay increments shall be paid continuously until the next increase becomes effective. The increased pay percentage shall be added to the employee’s base pay rate, effective July 1, after the completion of the required number of year’s service.

Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Program

Employment and promotion are based strictly on personal merit and ability to perform essential job tasks with or without reasonable accommodation, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, qulaifying veteran status, sexual orientation, or political affiliations.

Professional Growth

After one year of service, regular classified employees may earn additional salary increments for improving skills through continuing education.

Retirement

All new employees who work four hours or more must become members of the California Public Employees Retirement System and the Federal Social Security program; contributions are made towards this by both the District and employees.

Shift Differential

A bargaining unit employee who is required to work more than four hours of his/her regular shift (non-overtime) between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. shall be paid 3.75% above the pay rate of the classification for the entirety of each applicable day. The shift differential shall be split into equal payments based on the months paid per year.

Vacation

Regular full time twelve-month employees shall earn 12 days paid vacation leave for each year of service. Vacation will be prorated for employees working less than twelve months.

Veterans Preference

Veterans and disabled veterans preference points, as defined in Education Code Section 45296, shall be added to passing scores in an open examination on entry level classifications, in the amount prescribed.