Paraeducator Special Education I/II and SPED SCSB- Oct 1 (2026)

Qualifications

• Possession of a secondary school diploma or 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 and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting State and Federal requirements.
• Applicants may be exempt from the multiple‑choice examination if they provide college transcripts verifying 48 or more units in core English and Math courses with a grade of "C" or better.

General 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.
• Comply with the District’s drug‑free workplace policy; employment is contingent upon satisfactory drug‑test results.

Certification and Eligibility

• When a vacancy is to be filled, the Classified Personnel Director submits the names of the top three “ranks” (including ties) to the appointing power; this is known as “certification.”
• Candidates who successfully complete all phases of the application and examination procedure are ranked on the appropriate eligibility list according to total examination score; the list remains in effect for six months.

Compensation

• Educational stipend: $500/yr for an Associate’s Degree; $1,500/yr for a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree.
• An additional stipend of $500 per year, prorated by FTE, is offered for special‑education paraeducators.
• Longevity pay increments are added to base pay after completing specified years of service:
  • 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 – 36.4