About the Employer
Modesto City Schools is a Pre-K through 12th grade district, serving approximately 30,000 students. The District is one of the largest employers in Stanislaus County, with over 3,200 employees. It is divided into three divisions: Business Services, Educational Services and Human Resources. An Associate Superintendent oversees each division and a variety of programs, such as Child Development, Child Welfare & Attendance, Special Education, Nutrition Services and Transportation.

Modesto City Schools also offers a Beginning Teachers Support and Assessment Program (BTSA) with a state approved Induction Curriculum by which new teachers attain their Professional Clear Credential. Recognizing that as educators, we are life-long learners, Modesto City Schools offers extensive staff development opportunities to all employees: managers, teachers and classified staff. We also strategically recruit, hire and retain the highest quality employees that reflect the diverse population of our schools and community.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience working with school age students, or verifiable units in child development or related field; High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate; Completion of forty-eight (48) units of higher education study or obtained an AA degree or successfully passed the Modesto City Schools Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Assessment Exam; Valid CPR certificate. District-approved Restraint Certificate must be obtained within six (6) months of employment and renewed as required.

• NCLB Compliance (All applicants must submit a copy of an AA degree, transcripts showing at least 48 units OR a proficiency certificate showing that you have met the NCLB requirement.)

Comments and Other Information
**Hiring Incentive** Any out of district new hire who agrees to stay for a minimum of one (1) year will be paid a $1,000 hiring incentive in the following manner:

a. $500 to be paid within 45 days after the first day of paid contracted service.
b. $250 to be paid within 45 days after the successful completion of the employee's probationary period (i.e., 6-months or 130 days as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement).
c. $250 to be paid within 45 days after the successful completion of one year of paid contracted service. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (i.e., experience, education, etc.) as listed on the job description in order to be considered for an interview. All applicants must apply online through Edjoin.

Modesto City Schools shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Questions regarding the District's non-discrimination policy can be directed to Deputy Superintendent, Chief Human Resources Official, 426 Locust Street, Modesto, CA 95351 or by phone at (209) 574-1606.