District Employees ONLY Paraeducator Special Education II - Cahuilla Desert Academy

Coachella Valley Unified School District; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coachella Valley Unified School District is hiring for a Paraeducator Special Education II at Cahuilla Desert Academy. This in-house vacancy is for internal candidates only, with responsibilities to support the Special Education teacher in implementing IEP goals and providing instructional and clerical support in a public school setting.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, additional higher education or associate degree, and completion of a state proficiency exam.

Qualifications

• Six months demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting.
• High School graduation or the equivalent; Completion of two 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Education teacher in accomplishing IEP goals and conduct activities to reinforce skills.
• Provide clerical assistance including materials prep, records, and data collection.
• Assist with evaluations of student learning needs and progress.

Skills

Six months experience

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

Two years higher education or associate degree

Job description

District Employees ONLY Paraeducator Special Education II - Cahuilla Desert Academy 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.

• Application Deadline: 11/2/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Contact: Diana Aguilar
• Phone: [phone]
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary: Pay Range: $19.76 - $37.71 per hour
• Add'l Salary Info: Classified Salary Schedule: $19.76 - $37.71 hourly Step 26-33 (A-J)
• Length of Work Year: 180 days / 6 hours
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Cahuilla Desert Academy

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 Assists the Special Education Teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs as indicated in their Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s). The aide may provide a variety of supportive services to identified special education students within a special education classroom in a public integrated facility or in the regular education setting. B. Essential Job Functions 1. Assists the Special Education teacher in accomplishing the IEP goals of identified students. Conducts activities to reinforce skills under the direction of the Special Education teacher. 2. Provides clerical assistance which may include preparation of instructional materials, maintaining student records and files, recording grades, operating educational equipment, setting up work areas, distributing and collecting supplies, collecting data on student progress toward behavioral, social or academic goals and other job-related tasks. 3. Assists with evaluations of student learning needs and progress by administration of informal inventories of skills, criterion – referenced tests, student observations, and other similar measures. 4. Assists students in routine non-instructional activities as directed and prescribed on the student’s Individualized Education Plan. These activities designated by the Special Education teacher or site administrator include assistance with student clothing, eating, toileting, mobility, playground, buses, field trips, mainstream classroom, etc. 5. Maintains a high level of confidentiality of information about students as assured in the Parent and Student’s Rights outlined in IDEIA. 6. Participates in meetings and staff development sessions as directed. 7. Provides emotional support, a positive attitude, and general guidance to students.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Job Requirements/Qualifications: 1. Experience: Six (6) months demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting. 2. Education: High School graduation 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. 3. 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.

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 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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