Substitute Instructional Paraprofessional, Head Start/ Preschool

Modesto City Schools; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Modesto City Schools seeks candidates for a paraprofessional role in Head Start/Preschool programs. Requires six months of experience with preschool-age students and meeting education/unit requirements.

Applicants must have HS graduation or GED, plus the appropriate Child Development/early childhood units (12 Head Start or 6 Preschool), and either an AA degree or 48 college units. Apply online via EdJoin and meet district non-discrimination policy.

Qualifications

• AA degree (or 48 college units) required or in progress per NCLB.
• Head Start: 12 units of Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Preschool: 6 units of Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Proof of HS Graduation must be attached.

Skills

NCLB Compliance

AA degree or 48 units

HS Graduation/ GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree or 48 units

Job description

Six (6) months experience working with preschool age students; depending on the position requirement may vary. Head Start requires twelve (12) units of Child Development or Early Childhood Education core units. Preschool requires six (6) units of Child Development or Early Childhood Education core units. Graduation from high school or General Education Development (GED) Certificate or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate; completion of forty-eight (48) units of higher education study or obtained an AA degree or successfully passed the Modesto City Schools Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Assessment Exam; must have an Associate Teacher Permit or be enrolled in a program leading to an AA degree in Child Development.

Qualifications

• NCLB Compliance: must attach a copy of an AA degree (or higher), transcripts showing at least 48 units, or a copy of your certificate stating that you have met the NCLB requirements. Head Start: twelve (12) units of Child Development or Early Childhood Education core units. Preschool: six (6) units of Child Development or Early Childhood Education core units.
• Proof of HS Graduation (attach proof of HS Graduation).

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (i.e., experience, education, etc.) as listed on the job description to be considered for an interview. All applicants must apply online through Edjoin. Modesto City Schools shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Questions regarding the District’s non-discrimination policy can be directed to Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, 426 Locust Street, Modesto, CA 95351 or by phone at [phone].