Paraeducator III - 6 hrs/day (Hillsdale)

Twin Rivers Unified School District; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Life Insurance

Full district benefits for 6+ hours

Job summary

Twin Rivers Unified School District in California is seeking a Paraeducator III to provide specialized instructional support to students with disabilities at Hillsdale Elementary. This full-time role covers 6 hours per day, 5 days a week, during a 182-day work year.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 48 college credit hours with at least one year of classroom experience with special needs; CPR/First Aid certificates may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires 48 college credit hours and one year of experience in a classroom with students with special needs.
• Additional college coursework may substitute for some experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instructional support to individuals and groups of students with special needs.
• Integrate paraeducator health care services or behavior interventions with instructional support.
• Follow district policies for supporting students with disabilities.
• Maintain documentation as required by the school district.

Skills

Special Education support

Behavior interventions

Instructional assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credit hours

Tools

First-Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Paraeducator III - 6 hrs/day (Hillsdale/PC#251151, PC#251095)

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: 9/28/2026

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: Hillsdale Elementary

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

• 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.