What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARAPROFESSIONAL position at Morgan Hill Unified School District?
PARAPROFESSIONAL at Morgan Hill Unified School District
Application Deadline
10/20/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
408-201-6021
Number of Openings
Salary
22.14 - 27.65 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Length of Work Year
Employment Type
Special Education Apprentership Program
Job Summary
Job Summary
Do you enjoy working with school-aged children? Do you enjoy tutoring and helping others learn? An ideal candidate is an eager learner, helpful, attentive, and enjoys the educational environment. A paraprofessional assists students in the classroom. Typical duties include: Under the direction of a certificated teacher, delivers instruction to individuals or groups of students placed in special education programs because of special needs; monitors and reports student progress regarding behavior and performance; performs a variety of clerical, instructional duties, and functional support within the instructional program as required by the disabling/limiting condition of the student and according to established Individual Education Plans (IEPs). This job class requires a high degree of positive contact with students and staff. PARAPROFESSIONAL 6 HOURS/DAY 195 DAYS/YEAR
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or equivalent is required • Training and experience working with special needs students is desirable • Candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements: - Complete two (2) years of higher education study (minimum 48 units) or - Obtain an AA degree or - Obtain a passing score on Morgan Hill Unified School District Paraprofessional Test LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • May require a valid California Driver’s License • May require pre-employment physical examination
Please be sure to complete the application in its entirety. This includes providing three professional references, with at least one being a current or former supervisor. INCOMPLETE applications may not be considered, so we appreciate your attention to detail and thoroughness in the application process. *** We currently test on a weekly basis for this position. If your application meets minimum requirements, you will be invited to a pre-employment test.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or equivalent is required • Training and experience working with special needs students is desirable • Candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements: - Complete two (2) years of higher education study (minimum 48 units) or - Obtain an AA degree or - Obtain a passing score on Morgan Hill Unified School District Paraprofessional Test LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • May require a valid California Driver’s License • May require pre-employment physical examination
Please be sure to complete the application in its entirety. This includes providing three professional references, with at least one being a current or former supervisor. INCOMPLETE applications may not be considered, so we appreciate your attention to detail and thoroughness in the application process. *** We currently test on a weekly basis for this position. If your application meets minimum requirements, you will be invited to a pre-employment test.
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