Paraeducator III - 6 hrs/day (SPED)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Twin Rivers Unified School District seeks a Paraeducator III for SPED to provide specialized instructional support to students with special needs. This full-time role is 6 hours/day, 5 days/week in the Special Education Department, involving health care services or behavior interventions within instruction.

Salary is $22.11–$29.22 per hour in 9 steps, placement based on experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance; education requires a high school diploma and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 48 college credit hours that are degree eligible.
• One year of experience in a classroom with students with special needs.
• Additional college coursework may substitute for some experience.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

48 college credit hours (degree eligible)

1 year experience in classroom with students with special needs

Additional college coursework may substitute for some experience

Job description

Paraeducator III - 6 hrs/day (SPED/PC#253604, PC#253603)

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.

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Application Deadline: 11/9/2026

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: Special Education Department

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 Chief Human Resources Official of Human Resources/Labor Relations (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Gina Carreon, at 916-566-1736. 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.