SUBSTITUTE -Paraeducator II

Ventura Unified School District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ventura Unified School District seeks an on‑call Substitute Paraeducator II to support students academically, behaviorally and socially. Responsibilities include assisting in classrooms, monitoring progress and reporting results in line with IEPs.

Certifications in NCPI, First Aid and CPR are required. Examinations and interviews are scheduled as substitute demand dictates, with electronic communication for next steps.

Qualifications

• Must have NCPI certification and be able to implement IEP goals.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are required.
• Experience in general or special education settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing academic, behavior and social‑emotional supports to students.
• Monitor student progress and report outcomes based on state standards and IEP.
• Provide non‑intrusive medical health assistance when necessary.

Skills

IEP support

Student support

Behavior support

Education

NCPI (Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention) certification

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

This posting has been established to accept applications for as-needed, on-call substitute opportunities within the following Paraeducator II classification. Applications will remain on file and qualified candidates may be contacted as substitute assignments become available during the current school year.

The Substitute Paraeducator II position is on call, as needed, to fill in for employee absences, vacancies, or limited term assistance. Examinations and Interviews are scheduled based on substitute demand. You will receive an email notification when we are ready to move forward with the next step in the recruitment.

Under the immediate supervision of an assigned supervisor and general direction of a classroom teacher, specialist or therapist, assists in providing academic, behavior and social-emotional supports to individual or small groups of students to enhance learning. Monitors and reports student progress according to state standards, classroom objectives and the individualized education program (IEP), including health and/or behavioral plans. Assists students in developing various self-help skills, including hygiene, toileting, eating, social, community and leisure/recreational skills. Provides non-intrusive medical health assistance and/or emergency specialized medical support.

Distinguishing Career Features:

PARAEDUCATOR II

Assignments within this job classification may be allocated across various general education and special education programs within the District, including mild/moderate classroom environments. Advancement to level III requires more advanced knowledge, skill, and ability to work with special student populations or in specially recognized skill areas. NCPI (Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention), First Aid and CPR certifications required.

Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, meeting Every Student Succeeds Act. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination. Once your application is screened, you will receive email communication.

All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list and be eligible for a final interview.

If you are having difficulty applying online, you may contact the Applicant Support Line, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. [phone].