Paraeducator I - Special Education at Simi Valley Unified School District Share on X      Print Application Deadline

9/10/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 9/10/2024 Contact Shira Yerushalmi
Number of Openings 60 Salary Pay Range
$18.81 - $22.86 Hourly Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $18.81 - $22.86 Hourly Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary

Assists a teacher, specialist or therapist in providing instructional and behavior support to individual or small groups of special education students to enhance learning. Monitors and reports student progress regarding behavior and academic performance. Assists students in developing various self-help skills, including hygiene, eating, social, community and leisure/recreational skills.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience The position requires graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience working with students in a classroom or equivalent environment desired. Successful completion of the district's competency exam demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing and mathematics (or readiness in those subject areas). *Completion of 48 semester units at an institution of higher education, or an associate's (or higher) degree highly desirable. Incumbents hired into this classification, and who have completed (and provided proof) of this level of education will be assigned as a Paraeducator I, Special Education at salary range 65. Licenses and Certificates Requires valid first aid certification, and CPR certification. Employees must fulfill certification requirements within six months of employment in a regular position.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience The position requires graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience working with students in a classroom or equivalent environment desired. Successful completion of the district's competency exam demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing and mathematics (or readiness in those subject areas). *Completion of 48 semester units at an institution of higher education, or an associate's (or higher) degree highly desirable. Incumbents hired into this classification, and who have completed (and provided proof) of this level of education will be assigned as a Paraeducator I, Special Education at salary range 65. Licenses and Certificates Requires valid first aid certification, and CPR certification. Employees must fulfill certification requirements within six months of employment in a regular position.

Comments and Other Information PURPOSE To establish an eligibility list to fill part time vacancies and substitute assignments, 10 months per year (school year). The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six months. APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. a week prior to the test. Late applications and/or certificates will not be accepted. A) Multiple Choice Test - weighting 100% on final score. Applicants will be tested on English - Language Arts, Math and Ability to Assist in Instruction. B) Selection Interviews - Interviews to fill substitute positions will be conducted tentatively on the day of the testing. Comments and Other Information
PURPOSE To establish an eligibility list to fill part time vacancies and substitute assignments, 10 months per year (school year). The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six months. APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. a week prior to the test. Late applications and/or certificates will not be accepted. A) Multiple Choice Test - weighting 100% on final score. Applicants will be tested on English - Language Arts, Math and Ability to Assist in Instruction. B) Selection Interviews - Interviews to fill substitute positions will be conducted tentatively on the day of the testing. Links Related To This Job Learn About Our Community Simi Valley Unified School Districts Certificated Personnel Web Page View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY