SUBSTITUTE CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS NEEDED*3-7 hours per day*

Mentor Exempted Village Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 14,206 - 20,233; Part time

Job summary

Mentor Exempted Village Schools is seeking to hire Substitute Classified personnel to assist in classrooms, playgrounds, and cafeterias as needed. Candidates must hold a High School Diploma and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The role pays $12.50 per hour, with an increase after 20 continuous days in the same assignment. Compliance with the Highly Qualified Classroom Assistant requirements is a must.

Qualifications

• Must have skill in written and oral communication.
• Must have proficiency in reading and math.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Must meet Highly Qualified Classroom Assistant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms, playgrounds, and cafeterias as needed.
• Supervise one or small groups of children.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Reading proficiency

Math proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Substitute Classified
• Date Posted: 6/18/2026
• Location: Districtwide
• Date Available: 2026-27 School Year
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026

Salary Range: $12.50 per hour with pay increase after 20 continuous days in same assignment.

Work as needed to assist in our classrooms, on playgrounds and in our cafeterias.

Qualifications desired

• Must have skill in written and oral communication.
• Must have proficiency in reading and math.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to assist classroom teacher with instructional activities, clerical work, and supervise one or small group of children.
• Occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with students, parents, administration, and other staff members.
• Must meet Highly Qualified Classroom Assistant requirements.

Highly Qualified requirements

• 2. An online assessment for paraprofessionals prescribed by the State Board of Education (ParaPro Assessment). Candidates must request their test scores be reported directly to the Ohio Department of Education from the Educational Testing Service. Upon successful passage of the test you will then be able to add the ESEA designation to your ODE license.
• If you are in need of taking the ParaPro Assessment you will take the test in Mentor at the Mentor Schools Board of Education building after being hired as a full time employee. A two hour block of time will be scheduled for you to come to the board office and take the online test.
• The ESEA designation is a one time cost of $20.00 that will need to be added to your ODE Educational Aide permit. This is a condition of employment.

Education

High School Diploma

All applicants must apply online at www.mentorschools.net.

In complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform us of any special needs you have so that we may make it possible for you to participate in the application for employment process. The Mentor Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, handicap, disability or national origin in the education programs and activities that it operates. The Board reserves all legal rights relating to vacancies, including the right to fill by voluntary/involuntary transfer or newly-hired personnel, in accordance with negotiated procedures, and the right not to fill a posted position.