Paraeducator I (Playground Supervision) Elsinore Elementary & Withrow Elementary School

Lake Elsinore Unified School District; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

District Paid Vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Lake Elsinore Unified School District is seeking a Paraeducator I to supervise playgrounds and support instruction at Elsinore Elementary and Withrow Elementary. The 3-hour-per-day position runs 182 days per year, with part-time hours and opportunities for district-paid vacation and holidays.

Successful candidates will assist certificated staff, provide student supervision, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school settings or with school-age children preferred.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen, and negative TB test results required; must pass the District's Proficiency Examination.

Responsibilities

• Assists instructional personnel with development and presentation of learning materials and exercises.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Monitors and assists in administration of student testing and scores.
• Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, on campus/play fields, in the library and on field trips.
• Maintains student records and attendance; maintains discipline in absence of the teacher.
• Operates instructional media and office equipment; maintains materials and equipment records.

Skills

Clerical skills

Basic arithmetic

Office equipment operation

English proficiency

Discipline and confidentiality

Student supervision

Instructional support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paraeducator I (Playground Supervision) Elsinore Elementary & Withrow Elementary School at Lake Elsinore Unified School District

Application Deadline: 10/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted: 9/23/2026

Contact: Vicky Masotto, [phone]

Number of Openings: 2

Salary

Pay Range: $17.984 - $23.646 per hour

Add'l Salary Info: Range 11: $17.984 hourly minimum - $23.646 hourly maximum, (Maximum achieved over 8 annual steps), District Paid Vacation and Holidays

Length of Work Year

3 hours per day - 182 days per year

Employment Type

Part Time

Vacancy #

262793

Available Sites

Elsinore Elementary, Withrow Elementary

Available Shifts

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Job Summary

The job of "Paraeducator I" is done for the purpose/s of assisting in conducting intensified, positive learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study under direct supervision; performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for certificated instructional personnel.

Job Description / Essential Elements

Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Paraeducator I" is done for the purpose/s of assisting in conducting intensified, positive learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study under direct supervision; performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for certificated instructional personnel.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activity.
• Monitors and assists in administration of student testing and scores tests as directed.
• Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, on campus/play fields, in library and on field trips.
• Assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials.
• Performs a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.
• Maintains student records, attendance and files; maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher.
• Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.
• Maintains records of materials and equipment as directed.
• Assists in supervising, analyzing, demonstrating and explaining basic skills, knowledge and strategies in formal sports and fundamentals of body movement.
• Maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment.

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.

Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children. Incumbents are encouraged to participate in courses, seminars and workshops in the areas of instructional services, psychology or guidance.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes. Techniques used in controlling and motivating students; student testing and testing procedures. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity. Assume responsibility for supervising students.
• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Pass the District's adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience Required: Prior job-related experience paid or volunteer with school age children. Incumbents are encouraged to participate in courses, seminars and workshops in the areas of instructional services, psychology or guidance.

Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Proficiency Exam Testing Date: To Be Determined.

Comments and Other Information

• A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy.
• Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold).
• Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting).
• If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process.
• Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10). Leave entitlement usage shall be prorated to the date of the job posting, and/or disciplinary actions with 1 year prior to the date of the posted vacancy. NOTE: When fewer than three eligible lateral transfer (same job title as on posting) applications are submitted, interview priority will be given to current employees in the same job family of the posted vacancy. Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test Bargaining Unit Position.

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