Paraeducator

Centinela Valley Union High School District; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Centinela Valley Union High School District is seeking a Paraeducator to support students with a wide range of disabilities under the direction of an administrator and classroom teacher. You will assist with instructional support, behavioral management, personal care, and supervision in a diverse classroom.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, passing the Paraeducator Competency Examination, and at least one year of experience with special needs students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; passing the Paraeducator Competency Examination.
• One year of experience working with special needs students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructional support, behavioral support, personal care, and supervision of students with disabilities.
• Provide intensive individualized services and participate in behavioral modification and management of students.
• Assist students with and demonstrate proper physical care and hygienic needs; support classroom organization, management, and safety.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Personnel Commission

CLASSIFIED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Centinela Valley Union High School District

Date Posted: 8/17/2026

Location: Centinela Valley Union High School District

PERMANENT

POSITION: Paraeducator

TYPE: These positions work Monday-Friday; 7 hours per day/184-day calendar year

COMPENSATION: Range 28; Schedule M; Step 1: $21.54 - Step 5: $26.15

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: This is an OPEN and PROMOTIONAL recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill a vacancy. The eligibility list will be used to fill vacancies that may occur during the life of the eligibility list. Per agreement with our classified bargaining unit laid-off CVUHSD classified employees have a preference for reemployment to any vacant position for which they are qualified and apply. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. If the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing ranks, certification of additional ranks shall be made from the open list.

TESTING PROCEDURE: The examination process will consist of a written competency examination. Applicants will be notified of their application status via email

DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher and specialist, assist in the instructional support, behavioral support, personal care, and supervision of students with a wide range of disabilities. Provide intensive individualized services; participate in behavioral modification and management of students; assist students with and demonstrate proper physical care and hygienic needs; provide support with classroom organization, management, and safety.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Passing the Paraeducator Competency Examination.

Experience: One (1) year of experience working with special needs students.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 By 5:00 pm.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The Centinela Valley Union High School District is committed to providing a safe school and working environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The District's academic and other educational support programs, services and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information or to file a complaint, please contact Dr. Pamela Brown, Assistant Superintendent, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Centinela Valley Union High School District, 14901 Inglewood Avenue. Lawndale, CA 90260. [e-mail], [phone]

Postings current as of 8/19/2026 7:06:11 PM CST.