District Employees ONLY Paraeducator Moderate Severe Disabilities - Cesar Chavez Elementary School

Coachella Valley Unified School District; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Coachella Valley Unified School District in California is seeking a District Paraeducator at Cesar Chavez Elementary School to support a certificated teacher and assist students with developmental, behavioral, or emotional needs.

Under the principal's supervision, you will help with hygiene, classroom activities, meals, and basic medical support, including medication administration, first aid, and CPR as needed, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• One year demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting.
• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent; two years of college or an associate's degree OR pass assessment showing reading/writing/math skills.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates and fingerprint clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction and supervising students with developmental, behavioral, or emotional difficulties.
• Support students with instructional and physical activities in individual or group settings.
• Assist with hygiene tasks, including toileting, diapering, grooming and dressing.
• Help prepare simple food items and support self-feeding and eating habits.
• Distribute and assist with medications as prescribed; respond to medical issues and perform basic first aid.

Skills

Experience with youth

First Aid & CPR

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of higher education or Associate degree

ECE units (6+) within first year

Job description

District Employees ONLY Paraeducator Moderate Severe Disabilities - Cesar Chavez Elementary School at Coachella Valley Unified School District

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

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Application Deadline

11/2/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/23/2026

Contact

Diana Aguilar

7608481083

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$20.97 - $40.03 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

Classified Salary Schedule $20.97 - $40.03 hourly Step 28-35 (A-J)

Length of Work Year

180 days / 6 hours

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Cesar Chavez Elementary School

About The Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Job Summary

• General Description of Position Goals Under the direction of the Principal, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction related to the care and recreational activities of students who exhibit developmental, behavioral or emotional difficulties; assist with hygiene related tasks, such as toileting/diapering; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support. Paraeducator/Special Education-Severely Disabled includes positions for classes such as Aurally Handicapped, Autistic, Developmentally Disabled, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Emotionally Disturbed, Mentally Handicapped, Multi-Handicapped, Orthopedically Handicapped, Orientation and Mobility, Severely Handicapped, Trainable Mentally Handicapped, Visually Handicapped. B. Essential Job Functions 1. Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction related to the care and recreational activities of students who exhibit developmental, behavioral or emotional difficulties. 2. Assist students with instructional and physical education activities in an individual or group setting. 3. Assist students in the recognition of words essential to survival, including phone numbers, names and home addressees, provide self-help training in removing and hanging up jackets, zipping and buttoning clothing, grooming, brushing teeth, toilet training and changing diapers, and other hygiene related tasks. 4. Assist students with learning to prepare simple food dishes, self-feeding, developing good eating habits and maintaining a clean kitchen as assigned. 5. Distribute and assist students with medications according to prescribed procedures. 6. Assist students with seizures and other medical issues as assigned; perform first aid and CPR as needed; lift and carry students as necessary; push students in wheelchair. 7. Assist in the management of severe acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies.

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting. Education: High School graduate or the equivalent; Completion of two (2) years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate's or higher level degree OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness, including minimally 6 ECE college level units in Early Childhood Education within the first year of hire. Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing:

• Successful completion of the State-mandated proficiency examination.
• Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance.
• Tuberculosis clearance
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates.
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Comments and Other Information

Non-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at [phone]. The District’s 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at [phone].

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