Substitute Para Educator (2026-2027 School Year.) DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
About the Employer
Working at the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) is an enriching experience, driven by a commitment to educational excellence and community impact. SCOE provides a dynamic work environment where employees play a crucial role in providing services and managing programs benefitting families and the community. SCOE fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, encouraging staff to contribute their ideas and expertise to initiatives that positively influence student success. SCOE's emphasis on professional development ensures that employees have ample opportunities for continuous learning and growth, supporting their career advancement. With a dedication to inclusivity and a supportive workplace culture, SCOE offers an ideal setting for individuals passionate about education to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of severely handicapped students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self-help, social and community skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of severely handicapped students in a classroom
- Monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance
- Assist students in developing various self-help, social and community skills
Requirements & Qualifications
- SCOE Substitute Para Educator Application
- Copy of SCOE Para Educator Proficiency Test certificate OR one of the following: SCOE ESSA/NCLB test certificate, CBEST, or transcripts showing date AA Degree or higher was awarded
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with children and/or individuals with disabilities is preferred
- Some positions may require bilingual skills in a designated second language
- Some positions may be required to possess sign language skills
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Lifting light-medium weighted objects
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate specialized apparatus and standard office and classroom equipment
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students
- Sitting to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
- Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information
- Specialized classroom environment for the severely learning challenged; classroom and playground environment
- Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals
- Exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases
Pay & Schedule
- Pay Range: $20.78 - $22.40 Per Hour
- Para Educator Severe: $22.40/hour
- Para Educator Non-Severe: $20.78/hour
- Length of Work Year: Varies/On-call
- Employment Type: Part Time
- Program/Hours/Location: Special Education Program/Hours vary from 3 to 6 hours/Locations vary throughout Stanislaus County depending on assignment
Additional Information
- Number of Openings: 20
- Deadline: Until Filled
- Types of Classes: Autism, Community School, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Emotionally Disturbed, Independent Study, Juvenile Hall, Learning Handicapped, Life Skills, Multiply Handicapped, Physically Handicapped, Resource, Severely Handicapped, Special Day Class, Transitions, 1:1 Assignment (Working with a specific student), Classroom Assistant (Assisting teacher in the classroom)
- Applicants who meet the Minimum Requirements and did not submit a copy of the SCOE Para Educator Proficiency Test certificate or equivalent will receive an e-mail invitation to attend the testing
- Applicants who successfully pass the screening and testing process will be processed for hiring
- All volunteer work must be stated in DETAIL in the "Record of Work Experience" section of the application
- PLEASE INCLUDE E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR THE REFERENCES YOU LISTED ON YOUR APPLICATION
- Due to new CALPERS requirements, retirees may not substitute for the first 180 days after their retirement date