Paraeducator III (Special Education)

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Paraeducator III (6 hrs) at various sites - Hiring Pool. Under the direction of the Special Education Director and site administrator, the Paraeducator II works to support instructional activities for special needs students.

A majority of the assignment will be spent working directly with students in a capacity that meets learning and physical needs of students as determined by their respective IEP. Provide interventions and respond to inappropriate behaviors: assess crisis situations,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required) * 48 (or more) college semester units OR certification of passing the District Paraeducator Exam OR possesses a Certificate of Proficiency examination in compliance with Education Code and No Child Left Behind Act. (required)
• Experience working with children with Special Education needs (preferred)
• PLEASE NOTE: The District offers this exam EVERY Thursday at 1 at the PRJUSD District Office; 800 Niblick Rd, Paso Robles please contact Dolly Nancolas at [e-mail] to schedule an exam

Responsibilities

• Support instructional activities of special needs students under the direction of the Special Education Director and site administrator.
• Direct work with students to meet learning and physical needs per their IEP.
• Provide interventions and respond to inappropriate behaviors; assess crisis situations and intervene as appropriate

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Attention to safety and crisis de-escl

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college semester units

District Paraeducator Exam

Certificate of Proficiency

Job description

Paraeducator III (Special Education) at Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

Application Deadline: 11/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted: 10/21/2026

Sonia De Leon

8057691033

Number of Openings: 5

Salary: Pay dependent on experience

Add'l Salary Info: Classified Salary Schedule #3; Para III - Range 23; ($22.69 - $30.42) depending on experience

Length of Work Year: 6 hrs/day 10 mos/year 193 days/year

Employment Type: Part Time

About The Employer

PRJUSD is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in its educational programs, activities and employment. PRJUSD prohibits, in any district programs, activities, and practices, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on perceived or actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. To file a complaint, please contact the Assistant Superintendent-HR at 805.769.1000 located at 800 Niblick Rd, Paso Robles CA 93446

Job Summary

Paraeducator III (6 hrs) at various sites - Hiring Pool Under the direction of the Special Education Director and site administrator, the Paraeducator II works to support instructional activities of special needs students. A majority of the assignment will be spent working directly with students in a capacity that meets learning and physical needs of students as determined by their respective Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Provide interventions and respond to inappropriate behaviors: assess crisis situations, intervenes and defuses as appropriate

Requirements / Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required) * 48 (or more) college semester units OR certification of passing the District Paraeducator Exam OR possesses a Certificate of Proficiency examination in compliance with Education Code and No Child Left Behind Act. (required) * Experience working with children with Special Education needs (preferred) ***PLEASE NOTE: The District offers this exam EVERY Thursday at 1 at the PRJUSD District Office; 800 Niblick Rd, Paso Robles please contact Dolly Nancolas at [e-mail] to schedule an exam

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