Paraeducator Moderate/Severe

Application Details Application Deadline: June 17, 2026 Work Months: 9.5 Hours: 5.75 hours per day, 5 days a week Salary: $21.33 to $25.97 per hour Job Summary Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, assist students with severe disabilities to meet their physical and emotional requirements throughout the instructional day; assist the teacher with record keeping and perform a variety of instructional support duties in developing life skills and/or physical care activities. The work may be performed in the absence of the teacher although the teacher retains responsibility for instruction and supervision. Distinguishing Characteristics Paraeducators work in special education settings where students have behavioral, emotional, physical, language/communication, or learning disabilities. May spend a substantial portion of time providing intervention to students who exhibit disruptive, aggressive, depressive, and/or self‑injurious behaviors. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Courses and/or in‑service in psychology, behavior modification, and other related fields desirable but not required. Willingness to complete such training courses, in‑service, or otherwise, as may be required upon employment. A.A. degree, 48 units beyond the high school diploma, or successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test in reading, math, and per the Federal No Child Left Behind Act. Experience: Prefer experience in the care of children with learning disabilities and/or emotional disturbances. Training in crisis intervention highly desirable. Pre‑Employment Requirements (Conditional Offer) DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check TB Test within last 60 days as required by Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667 Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment training, etc. Must obtain and maintain a First Aid/CPR Certificate (In‑Person Training ONLY) Pre‑Employment Physical Evaluation through the District (Minimum 50 pounds). Immunizations required by SB 792: Influenza, Pertussis, and Measles. Significant Physical Abilities Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, lift non‑ambulatory students, handle adaptive equipment, restrain and control a student up to 200 pounds with assistance. Adequate strength, vision, hearing, speech, manual dexterity, ability to perform gross motor activities, climb well enough to handle stairs, vehicles, and wheelchairs. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and following oral and written directions. EEO Statement The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. The District is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employer Participation in E‑Verify This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I‑9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU. #J-18808-Ljbffr Folsom Cordova Unified School District