What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Paraeducator - Alternative Education position at Orange County Department of Education?
Substitute Paraeducator - Alternative Education at Orange County Department of Education
Application Deadline
6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
714-966-4035
Number of Openings
Salary
23.50 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Employment Type
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
ACCESS is a WASC-accredited public educational program offering diverse and unique school options for students throughout Orange County. The program includes Community Day School and Independent Study/Contract Learning, both of which operate year-round. Community Day School serves students in grades 7–12, providing a daily classroom setting where teachers deliver small-group instruction to facilitate learning. Independent Study/Contract Learning serves students in grades 9–12, where students meet one-on-one with a teacher for at least 60 minutes each week and are required to complete 20 hours of homework weekly. We are seeking a dynamic and service-oriented Substitute Paraeducator to provide educational support to at-promise youth by tutoring in assigned subject areas, reinforcing class lessons, improving skill levels, and assisting students with classwork and homework assignments. Key Responsibilities: - Assist teachers in maintaining student academic and attendance records. - Address parent inquiries regarding their child's attendance. - Support the school site by checking in students and visitors, ensuring they sign in, answering questions, and assisting with clerical tasks such as phone calls, filing, and organizing work areas. Substitute Paraeducator positions are located at various sites across Orange County and may be assigned based on organizational needs.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience:Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be: • One year of experience working with children in an organized setting, AND one of the following: • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR • An Associate of Arts degree; OR • Satisfactory completion of an approved paraeducator test; OR • Demonstration of a rigorous standard of quality through a State or local assessment including knowledge of and the ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please elaborate on your experience/training in an educational setting with students participating in Alternative Education Programs.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience:Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be: • One year of experience working with children in an organized setting, AND one of the following: • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR • An Associate of Arts degree; OR • Satisfactory completion of an approved paraeducator test; OR • Demonstration of a rigorous standard of quality through a State or local assessment including knowledge of and the ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please elaborate on your experience/training in an educational setting with students participating in Alternative Education Programs.
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- OCDE Alternative, Community, and Correctional Education Schools and Services (ACCESS) Division
- OCDE Salary Schedules
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