Substitute Paraeducator I (2026-8)

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of 48 semester units from an accredited college/university, or
• Request to take the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) exam with the district (a rigorous multiple-choice exam testing proficiency in undergraduate core classes).

Required Documentation

• Copy of college transcripts, or
• Letter requesting the district’s NCLB exam.

General Employment Conditions

• Subscribe to an Oath of Allegiance.
• Submit to a general tuberculosis examination.
• Complete fingerprinting.
• Complete a pre-placement physical examination.
• Show proof of identity and right to work in the United States.
• Compliance with the district’s drug-free workplace policy, including passing a drug test.

Examination and Eligibility

• Applicants must meet training, education, and experience requirements and pass all examination parts for the classification to be placed on the eligibility list.
• Certification: The Classified Personnel Director submits the top three ranked candidates to the appointing power for selection; unselected candidates remain on the eligibility list.
• Eligibility lists are valid for six months and ranked by total examination score.
• Regular employees of the Escondido Union School District receive a service credit of 0.5 points per full year of classified service (maximum 5 points) added to their final composite scores in open examinations.

Employee Benefits

• Health insurance: Employees working 5+ hours receive family medical coverage, employee life and vision coverage, and employee or family dental coverage.
• Holidays: 16 authorized holidays for twelve-month employees, paid if in paid status on the working day before or after the holiday.
• Longevity pay: Increments added to base pay after specified years of service (e.g., 9 years: 3.5%, 14 years: 7.123%, 19 years: 12.158%, etc.).
• Retirement: Mandatory membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System and Federal Social Security for employees working four+ hours; contributions by both employee and district.
• Shift differential: 3.75% above base pay for eligible bargaining unit employees working more than four hours between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m.
• Sick leave: 12 days per year for regular full-time twelve-month employees; accrual without limit.
• Vacation: 12 days per year for regular full-time twelve-month employees; increases after five years of service.
• Professional growth: Salary increments available after one year of service for continuing education.
• Veterans preference: Additional points added to passing scores in open examinations for entry-level classifications as prescribed by Education Code Section 45196.

Employment Status and Probation

• Substitute employees are “at-will” employees with no employment rights beyond pay for service rendered.
• Regular classified employees serve a probationary period of up to six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer.