Paraeducator

Cajon Valley Union School District; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, CA is seeking paraeducator staff to assist in instructional programs for students in a variety of educational settings, under supervision, providing instruction and support for growth in living skills, social interactions, and academics.

Ideal candidates have experience with children with disabilities and, if bilingual, translation abilities; a commitment to using positive reinforcement and student-focused support throughout the learning process.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Experience translating and interpreting materials (if bilingual).
• Knowledge of behavior management and positive reinforcement.
• Commitment to providing students with support and assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instructional program for students in various settings.
• Provide instruction and support student growth in living skills, social interactions, and academics.
• Model positive behavior and support learning in classroom activities.

Skills

Disabilities experience

Translation (Bilingual)

Behavior management

Student support

Job description

6-8 hour positions available! Under the supervision of an assigned administrator and direction of a credentialed staff member, assist in the instructional program for students in a variety of educational settings; provide instruction and support student growth, and be a positive role model to students in basic living skills, social interactions, and academic development. The incumbents in this classification assist in providing students with educational and behavioral support, which directly supports student learning.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience working with children with disabilities
• Experience translating and interpreting materials (if Bilingual)
• Knowledge of behavior management and positive reinforcement
• Commitment to providing students with support and assistance

Comments and Other Information

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK HERE

Named a 2025 Top Workplace in San Diego, Cajon Valley is recognized as an innovative K-8 school district that focuses on the strengths, values, interests, and well-being of our employees. Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Cajon Valley is “family.” Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem-solving abilities, and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service and meaningful contributions to our well-run district. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, has resulted in a workplace that is the best place to Live, Work, Play, and Raise a Family. Don’t miss out on this rare opening with us! Located in east San Diego County, the district is 66.3 square miles in size and serves elementary students in grades K-8, feeding into the Grossmont Union High School District. The district has approximately 16,600 students, plus approximately 800 preschool students, with 26 schools (6 middle schools, 19 elementary schools, and 1 preschool). The District is largely urban in nature, with some rural areas. Regardless of what our employees’ needs are, we meet them with the personalized attention only a caring school district can provide.

APPLICATION & EXAM PROCESS

1. APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Submit a complete online application, including a resume ("A detailed resumé summarizing professional experience and preparation").
2. CANDIDATE SCREENING: Applications are screened using the following uniform and objective criteria: 1. The Education/Experience requirement(s) as indicated on the job description, and 2. The completed application with supplemental questions. Applicants are notified via email of the status of their application within two (2) weeks of the application deadline. Please make sure that you check your Spam/Bulk mail regularly.
3. EXAM: Merit Exams are by invitation only, based on screening results. Exams are for those who have submitted a classified application, meet minimum qualifications, and have provided any documents listed as required. All testing takes place at Cajon Valley Union School District's Welcome Center, 750 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92020. Test starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification at sign-in before taking the exam. Personal items will not be permitted in the exam room. The Paraeducator exam will be a multiple-choice exam consisting of Math, Reading, and Ability to Instruct. Degree, college units, or NCLB/ESSA certifications are not accepted in lieu of exams. Candidates successful in passing the multiple-choice exam will be invited to an oral examination (scored interview) conducted online through SparkHire. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. Call 619-588-3050 for arrangements.
4. ELIGIBILITY LIST: Candidates successfully completing all phases of the application and examination process will be ranked on the appropriate eligibility list according to total examination score. NOTE: This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to one (1) year, unless the list lacks sufficient ranks.
5. SELECTION PROCESS: When a vacant position is to be filled, we will provide the site/department Administrator with the names of the top three ranks from the eligibility list via a “Certified List”. In the case of ties, there may be more than three individuals in the top three ranks. The site/department Administrator may interview and select from among those applicants certified to them. However, they are not required to interview all applicants on the certification list. Sites/Departments will call and/or email with interview details. Failure to respond and/or report for an interview will result in removal from the eligibility list. The names of those not selected will remain on the eligibility list.
6. OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT: Offers of employment for new employees are contingent upon successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Livescan clearance, pre-employment physical, and TB clearance. Paid by the District.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Cajon Valley Union School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived 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; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. A copy of CVUSD’s uniform complaint policy and CVUSD’s non-discrimination policy are available upon request. For questions or concerns regarding equity and Title I, please contact: Michelle Hayes Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 750 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 619-588-3049 [e-mail] For application status, email: [e-mail]