Paraeducator III - 6 hrs/day (Grant High)

Twin Rivers Unified School District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

Twin Rivers Unified School District is seeking a Paraeducator III for Grant High. The role supports Special Education students and integrates health care services with instructional tasks. Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have 48 college units eligible for degree, plus experience with special needs students.

Position is full-time, 6 hours daily, 5 days a week, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Salary ranges by steps across 182 workdays per year.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 48 college units eligible for degree.
• One year of experience in a classroom with students with special needs.
• First-Aid and CPR certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to individuals and groups of Special Education students.
• Apply paraeducator health care services or behavior interventions alongside instruction.
• Follow district procedures and collaborate with teachers and staff.

Skills

Special education support

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college units (degree eligible)

First-Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Paraeducator III - 6 hrs/day (Grant High/PC#252140)

Position Summary:

Performs specialized instructional support to individuals and groups of Special Education or Severely Handicapped students. This position applies to those who have been trained and who are integrating significant para-professional health care services or behavior interventions with instructional support.

Application Deadline:

9/25/2026

Work Year:

182 work days/year

Employee Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$22.11 - $29.22 per hour in 9 annual steps. Salary placement is based on relevant experience.

Location:

Grant High

Hours:

6 hours/day; 5 days/week

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance available for employees who work 4+ hours per day (Full district contribution for 6+ hours/day; 50% contribution for 4-5.99 hours/day).

Education and Experience:

The position typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and 48 units of college credit hours that are degree eligible, plus one year of experience working with in a classroom environment containing students with special needs. Incumbents having additional college coursework may use it to substitute for some experience. Additional experience in an instruction support or health care environment may substitute for some post-secondary education.

Licenses and Certifications:

May require a valid driver's license. Requires a valid First-Aid card and CPR certificate.

Documents (all of the following documents are required for this position):

• CPR/First Aid Certification (Requires a valid First-Aid card and CPR certificate)
• NCLB Compliance (48 college units (semester) or pass the Paraeducator Proficiency Exam)
• Proof of HS Graduation - High School Diploma or High School Transcripts or equivalent (ex: GED)
• Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience)

Important Comments:

Twin Rivers Unified 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.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Associate Superintendent HR, Wesley Marshall, at 916-566-1600 ext. 32114. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district.