Paraeducator Special Education I/II and SPED SCSB- Aug 4 (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; or
• Passing a rigorous assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting State and Federal requirements.

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

Requirements

• Subscribe to an Oath of Allegiance.
• Submit to a general tuberculosis examination.
• Be fingerprinted.
• Complete a pre-placement physical examination.
• Show proof of identity and right to work in the United States.
• Pass a drug test (District has a drug-free workplace policy).
• Successfully pass all examination parts to attain placement on the eligibility list.

Benefits

• Educational Stipend:
  • Associate’s Degree: $500/year (prorated by FTE).
  • Bachelor’s Degree: $1,500/year.
  • Master’s Degree: $1,500/year.
  • Doctoral Degree: $1,500/year.
  • Special education paraeducators: $500/year (prorated by FTE).
• Health Insurance: Employees working 5+ hours/day (25+ hours/week) receive family medical coverage, employee life and vision, and employee or family dental coverage.
• Holidays: 16 paid holidays for twelve-month employees (prorated for others).
• Longevity Pay: Increments added to base pay after completing:
  • 9 years: 3.5%
  • 14 years: 7.123%
  • 19 years: 12.158%
  • 24 years: 16.644%
  • 29 years: 21.310%
  • 34 years: 26.162%
  • 39 years: 31.209%
  • 44 years: 36.457%
  • 49 years: 41.915%
  • 54 years: 47.592%
  • 59 years: 53.495%
• Sick Leave: 12 days/year for full-time twelve-month employees (prorated for others; unlimited accumulation).
• Vacation: 12 days/year for full-time twelve-month employees (increases after 5 years; prorated for others).
• Shift Differential: 3.75% above day rate for shifts with >4 hours between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m.
• Retirement: Membership in California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and Social Security (contributions shared by District and employee).
• Professional Growth: Additional salary increments for continuing education after one year of service.
• Veterans Preference: Preference points added to passing examination scores for veterans and disabled veterans.

Schedule

• Probationary Period: Up to six months or 130 days of paid service (whichever is longer).
• Eligibility List: Valid for six months after successful examination completion.