Paraeducator (Virginia Rocca Barton), Special Education, PC #2185

Monterey County Office of Education; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$150 per month sign language incentive

$150 per month Braille proficiency

$500 annual training incentive

Job summary

Monterey County Office Of Education invites applications for a Paraeducator (Virginia Rocca Barton), Special Education. This full-time position supports instructional activities for students in special education moderate/severe programs and in mainstream classrooms.

Salary is $24.22 - $31.28 per hour. Employment is full-time, with a six-and-a-half hour workday across 183 days per year, and an application deadline of 9/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific.

Qualifications

• Education as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015: High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years of higher education study (48 semester units) OR possession of an Associate's or higher degree
• Possession of an appropriate valid California Driver's License with evidence of insurability
• First Aid Certification; CPR Certification within six (6) months of employment; Crisis Intervention Program within six (6) months of employment; Ability to pass the MCOE sign language test within six (6) months of employment

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Principal, the Paraeducator assists teachers in instructional activities for students in special education and mainstream classrooms.

Job description

Job Details

Paraeducator (Virginia Rocca Barton), Special Education, PC #2185 at Monterey County Office Of Education

Application Deadline: 9/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted: 8/31/2026

Contact: Amanda Fullmer

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: $24.22 - $31.28 Per Hour

Length of Work Year: M-F; 6.5 Hrs / 183 Days/Yr

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Principal, the Paraeducator performs a variety of duties assisting teachers in the overall support of instructional activities for students who are enrolled in special education moderate/severe programs and/or mainstream classrooms.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience: Education as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015: High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years of higher education study (48 semester units) OR possession of an Associate's or higher degree OR able to meet a rigorous standard of quality and able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge or and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics Prior job-related experiences, paid or voluntary, with school-age children or children/individuals with disabilities Licenses and Certifications: Possession of an appropriate valid California Driver's License with evidence of insurability First Aid Complete approved MCOE Crisis Intervention Program within six (6) months of employment and maintains valid certification CPR Certification within six (6) months of employment Program for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Ability to pass the MCOE sign language test within six (6) months of employment

• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Proof of HS Graduation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Required testing upon invitation only (Tuesdays/Wednesdays) Desirable Qualifications: Coursework in education, psychology, child development, classroom behavior management and/or Early Childhood Education Experience working with students with disabilities and implementing behavioral management plans for students Available Pay Stipends: $150 per month incentive for Paraeducators working in the DHH program with proficiency in sign language, as certified by MCOE $150 per month incentive for Paraeducators with proficiency in Braille and working in a position eligible for this incentive $150 per month incentive for Specialized Health Care Procedures if assigned to specific students and trained by MCOE $500 annual training incentive to employees who are requested and volunteer to participate in training for certification and willingness to administer emergency medications/procedures as defined by contract All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements. Position to be effective for the 26-27 school year

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