Substitute Paraeducator I, II, III

Lake Elsinore Unified School District; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Elsinore Unified School District is seeking Substitute Paraeducators I–III to support classroom teachers across multiple sites. This on-call, part-time role involves assisting with instructional activities, preparing materials, supervising students, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, prior related experience, fingerprint clearance, a negative TB test, and a current proficiency in basic clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks and document student progress.
• Must have fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, and drug screening per district policy.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated staff in classroom operations and activities.
• Supervise students to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize classroom resources.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups as needed.
• Perform clerical tasks and maintain records of student progress.
• Monitor use of instructional media and equipment.

Skills

Basic clerical skills

English language proficiency

Student supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Paraeducator I, II, III at Lake Elsinore Unified School District

Application Deadline: 12/18/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted: 9/22/2026

Contact: Mariaelena Garcia

Number of Openings: 10

Salary: Single Rate $16.90 Per Hour ($16.90 per hour)

Length of Work Year: On-call daily or short and long term throughout school year

Employment Type: Part Time

Hours: Various

Site: Various

Job Description / Essential Elements

SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR I & II Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Paraeducator I " is done for the purpose/s of assisting in conducting intensified, positive learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study under direct supervision; performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for certificated instructional personnel. Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Paraeducator II - Special Education (Physical Disabilities)" is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of special education students; relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs. Incumbents are distinguished from classification of Paraeducator I in their assignment to assist students in special programs, including, but not limited to, special day and resource programs for instruction of students with identified mental, emotional, physical or learning handicaps.

Example of Job Duties

• Assists a certificated teacher or teachers in classroom operation, including the teaching of academic skills related to the level of achievement for a group of mentally, emotionally, physically, or learning handicapped students.
• Assists in the supervision of students to maintain an effective learning environment, noting behavioral problems observed and assisting in discipline within a framework of well established policies and procedures.
• Prepares instructional materials and equipment for use in classroom activities; types, prepares copies and gathers appropriate resource information, materials and equipment as assigned.
• Provides teaching staff and school administrators with relevant feedback and information on student progress through observation, daily contact and the maintenance of accurate student progress records.
• Administers and corrects tests, daily assignments and homework, etc.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining informational and operational records in files; reports and tracks student progress.
• Monitors and assists students while using equipment, including computer terminals, cassette recorders, audio-visual equipment and other instructional media.
• Monitors inventories and orders instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
• Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, on campus/play fields, in library and on field trips.
• Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up on learning activities.
• May assist students in self-contained instructional settings as well as assist and track progress for individual students in core academic subjects as required.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children. Incumbents are encouraged to participate in courses, seminars and workshops in the areas of instructional services, psychology or guidance.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, and use English in both written and verbal form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Provide for special health care needs of students. Knowledge of the principles of child development, instructional processes; general purposes and goals of public education; student testing and testing procedures. Abilities to understand and address 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, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.
• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Pass the District's adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.
• Other: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates may be required.

Comments and Other Information

Offer of employment contingent on fingerprints, passing a Proficiency Test, negative drug screen, and TB test. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications regarding testing and/or interviews.

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