Paraeducator III/Special Education (3-Hour) - Earl Warren Elementary

Lake Elsinore Unified School District; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Elsinore Unified School District is seeking a Paraeducator III for Earl Warren Elementary. The role supports special education students during a 3-hour daily shift (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.).

This part-time position includes assisting with educational and health care needs and may involve other district programs. Responsibilities include supervision, implementing behavior instruction, and collaboration with teachers to support students with identified disabilities in daily activities and

Qualifications

• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children identified with unique needs.
• Training and experience in Intensive Behavior Instruction or Discrete Trial training is preferred.
• First Aid/CPR is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and instruction of special education students under direct supervision.
• Support teachers with the educational and physical needs of students.
• Provide for specialized health care needs of students daily and assist with related tasks.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Paraeducator III/Special Education (3-Hour) - Earl Warren Elementary at Lake Elsinore Unified School District

Application Deadline

9/29/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

9/18/2026

Contact

Vicky Masotto

[phone]

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range: 21.459 - 28.200 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

Range 25: $21.459 Hourly Minimum - $28.200 Hourly Maximum, Maximum Achieved in 8 Annual Steps, District Prorated Benefits Package, District Paid Vacation and Holidays

Length of Work Year

3.00 hours per day, 205 days per year

Employment Type

Part Time

Vacancy #

262781

Site

Earl Warren Elementary

Shift

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Job Summary

The job of "Paraeducator III - Special Education (Physical Disabilities)" is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of special education students; supporting teachers with the educational and physical needs of students; and assisting students by providing for specialized health care needs. Position will also support District extended year school programs. Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. Incumbents are distinguished from classification of Paraeducator I and Paraeducator II in their assignment to assist students in special programs, including, but not limited to, for instruction of students with identified disabilities who require daily physical and behavioral assistance in one or more areas:

• Diapering
• Toileting including wiping, cleaning up of bodily fluids and female needs assistance
• G- tube feeding
• Hand feeding
• Suctioning
• Catheterization
• Use of specialized equipment, lifts, transfers and repositioning
• Emergency medication administration
• Ostomy care
• Tracheotomy suctioning (3 inches)
• Seizure care
• Other procedures which are necessary to enable a student to attend school as prescribed by physician
• Implementation of Intensive Behavior Intervention Programs for identified special education students

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED: Incomplete applications will not be considered. After you complete/update your application, you will acknowledge and sign the following statement: I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and 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/County Office.

REQUIRED: First Aid/CPR

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT FOR CSEA CURRENT EMPLOYEES-Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (the posting is the same job title you currently hold) must provide a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor. The letter must be dated within six months from the date of the posted vacancy.

Additional Information: Resumes and supporting documents help to determine minimum qualifications and employment history. All documents should be attached to be viewed with your application. Please use the Edjoin FAQ attachments section (located at the upper right side of the screen) as a guide when attaching documents to your application. YOU MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please remember to check your email regularly or you may miss important information about testing and interviews.

Minimum Qualifications: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children identified with unique needs. Training and experience in Intensive Behavior Instruction or Discrete Trial training is preferred.

Skills: Perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms; use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Provide for specialized health care needs of students daily.

Knowledge of: The principles of child development, instructional processes; general purposes and goals of public education; student testing and testing procedures. Ability to: Understand and support students with special needs, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, and policies. Utilize a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.

Comments and Other Information

CURRENT CSEA EMPLOYEES are subject to the Article 13 Language Change when applying for positions posted after October 11, 2024.

• 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. Proficiency Exam: Date To Be Determined Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test Bargaining Unit Position

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