What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Employees ONLY Paraeducator Moderate Severe Disabilities - John Kelley Elementary School position at Coachella Valley Unified School District?
District Employees ONLY Paraeducator Moderate Severe Disabilities - John Kelley Elementary School at Coachella Valley Unified School District
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
Application Deadline
7/1/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
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7608481083
Number of Openings
Salary
$20.97 - $40.03 Per Hour
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About the Employer
Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
Job Summary
Job Summary
A. General Description of Position Goals Under the direction of the Principal, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction related to the care and recreational activities of students who exhibit developmental, behavioral or emotional difficulties; assist with hygiene related tasks, such as toileting/diapering; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support. Paraeducator/Special Education-Severely Disabled includes positions for classes such as Aurally Handicapped, Autistic, Developmentally Disabled, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Emotionally Disturbed, Mentally Handicapped, Multi-Handicapped, Orthopedically Handicapped, Orientation and Mobility, Severely Handicapped, Trainable Mentally Handicapped, Visually Handicapped. B. Essential Job Functions 1. Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction related to the care and recreational activities of students who exhibit developmental, behavioral or emotional difficulties. 2. Assist students with instructional and physical education activities in an individual or group setting. 3. Assist students in the recognition of words essential to survival, including phone numbers, names and home addressees, provide self-help training in removing and hanging up jackets, zipping and buttoning clothing, grooming, brushing teeth, toilet training and changing diapers, and other hygiene related tasks. 4. Assist students with learning to prepare simple food dishes, self-feeding, developing good eating habits and maintaining a clean kitchen as assigned. 5. Distribute and assist students with medications according to prescribed procedures. 6. Assist students with seizures and other medical issues as assigned; perform first aid and CPR as needed; lift and carry students as necessary; push students in wheelchair. 7. Assist in the management of severe acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting. Education: High School graduate or the equivalent; Completion of two (2) years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate's or higher level degree OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness, including minimally 6 ECE college level units in Early Childhood Education within the first year of hire. Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing: • Successful completion of the State-mandated proficiency examination. • Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance. • Tuberculosis clearance • Current First Aid and CPR Certificates.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EDJOIN APPLICATION IS UPDATED TO REFLECT CURRENT POSITION AND/OR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. INCOMPLETE/BLANK APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting. Education: High School graduate or the equivalent; Completion of two (2) years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate's or higher level degree OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness, including minimally 6 ECE college level units in Early Childhood Education within the first year of hire. Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing: • Successful completion of the State-mandated proficiency examination. • Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance. • Tuberculosis clearance • Current First Aid and CPR Certificates.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EDJOIN APPLICATION IS UPDATED TO REFLECT CURRENT POSITION AND/OR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. INCOMPLETE/BLANK APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
- CPR/First Aid Certification
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- Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
- The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper
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