Elementary Paraeducator (Grade K-5)

Job Description

Job Description

Application Deadline: August 3, 2026
Work Months: 9.50
Hours: 4 hours per day, 5 days per week 
Salary: $20.00 - $24.09 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

About FCUSD
FCUSD is a growing public school district focused on hiring and retaining excellent staff that represent the communities we serve. Our staff are expected to inspire excellence in all students by supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic growth. We work as a team to create welcoming and inclusive environments at our school sites and district office, with a focus on customer service and system improvement. Staff who choose FCUSD will be supported as they learn their job and opportunities to grow as a professional will be provided. Working in FCUSD is more than a job, it is a career.

Job Announcement   Elementary Paraeducator (Grades K-5) Job Description
Under the direction of an assigned site supervisor and general guidance of the classroom teachers, the Elementary Paraeducator (Intermediate Grades K-5) will assist in the implementation of the educational program for students in an elementary general education environment in order to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is distinguished from other aide or instructional assistant roles in that, in addition to providing instructional support to students in the elementary grades under the general guidance of the certificated teacher(s), employees in these positions are primarily responsible for assisting the classroom teacher(s) in creating and maintaining engaging academic environments.

Minimum Qualifications 
Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below. Must pass the District’s Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test in reading, math, and per the Federal No Child Left Behind Act. 
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an assigned site supervisor and general guidance of the classroom teacher(s), the incumbent will:

• Assist the intermediate (Grades K-5) classroom teacher(s) in providing instruction to students in an assigned classroom or classrooms.

• Utilizes appropriate methods of instruction to achieve goals and objectives set forth by the certificated teacher(s) and assist in implementing practices proven to raise student achievement.

• Utilize curricular materials and assessments for instruction and intervention in literacy and numeracy.

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce instruction.

• Provide individual assistance to students as directed; explain errors and answer questions.

• Assist with monitoring behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities.

• Assist students with a variety of lessons, instructional games, and activities.

• Communicate with the classroom teacher(s) about progress regarding student performance and behavior.

• Assist students with building self-esteem by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.

• Perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities and classroom management.

• Operate a variety of classroom equipment, including a computer.

• Other related duties may be assigned consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Upon Conditional Offer of Employment:

• DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check

• TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)

• Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.

Comments and Other Information:
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact:

Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, ADA Coordinator (students)
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Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
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1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

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.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The District Title IX Coordinator is:

Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
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1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

The District nondiscrimination policy can be located at: - us/nondiscrimination -statementpolicy

The District’s nondiscrimination complaint procedures can be located at: Students: -complaints Staff: -in-employment

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, or make a complaint of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX, please refer to: Students: -us/title-ix-notificationsexual-harassment Staff: -harrassment-title-ix