What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Needs Paraeducator position at Atascadero Unified School District?
Date: December 9, 2025
Position: Special Needs Paraeducator
Hours: Monday-Friday / 6.5 hrs per day
195 days per school year (184 work days plus 11 paid holidays)
Salary: Range 24 (Step C-$19.78 to Step G-$24.66)
- Benefits include various health, dental and vision insurance packages
- CalPERS Retirement
- Vacation, Sick Leave and 11 paid holidays
Qualifications:
- One year in any combination of training, education, and experience in providing and implementing school based directed learning experiences special needs students
- Must pass professional aide test with 70% accuracy or be NCLB Compliant with 48 college semester units
- CPR certified (we can provide training)
- Ability to pass DOJ Fingerprint Clearance
- Valid driver’s license
Deadline: Until Filled
To Apply: Apply on www.edjoin.org to complete an application
Current employees please submit a letter of interest to Kristy Sanchez in
the Human Resources Department (kristysanchez@atasusd.org).
The Board of Trustees is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on gender, race, color, actual or perceived ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetic information, the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Atascadero Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Atascadero Unified School District complies with the requirements of the U.S. Office of Civil Rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX Regulations, Section 504, Title II and ADA requirements in employment and education programs and activities. Title IX Officer: Assist. Supt. Human Resources, 5601 West Mall Atascadero, CA (805) 462-4200
504 Coordinator: Dir. Student Intervention Services, 8500 San Gabriel Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422 (805-462-4230)
Pay: $23.54 - $28.35 per hour
Expected hours: 32.5 per week
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28