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Special Education Paraeducator III - 2026-27School Year at San Luis Coastal USD
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Application Deadline
6/25/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
6/10/2026
Contact
Brittani Schultz
Number of Openings
4
Salary
Pay Range
24.68 - 27.22 Per Hour
24.68 - 27.22 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Starting pay for new hires is based on experience up to step 3
Length of Work Year
183 days/year ; 6.5 - 7 hours/day
Employment Type
Part Time
About the Employer
San Luis Coastal Unified School District represents the communities of Avila, Edna Valley, Los Osos, Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo and currently has an enrollment of approximately 7,500 students. Small neighborhood schools are a hallmark of the District where students are educated from preschool through twelfth grade and a world-class adult school program offers unique, life-improving courses to thousands of community members.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Special Education Paraeducators III are assigned to a variety of grade levels, preschool to adult, and a variety of settings, including resource programs, general education classes, special day classes, classrooms for emotionally disturbed students, and as one-to-one support assistance to students. Paraeducator support may be provided in one or more of the settings described below: Current openings TBD for the 2026-27 school year The Special Education Paraeducator III provides specific assistance in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in assigned learning environments; assists in implementing plans for instruction; monitors student behavior during non- classroom time; and provides information to appropriate school personnel. Please see attached job description for more information.
Requirements / Qualifications
Copy of college transcripts showing AA or AS Degree, or two full years of college coursework (48 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college course with a grade of C or better will count)
- Copy of Transcript (Attach to be waived from written exam (unofficial copy accepted). Otherwise, submit a document stating you will take the test (dates/time TBD))
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter of recommendation or character letter (one required))
- Resume (preferred)
Requirements / Qualifications
Copy of college transcripts showing AA or AS Degree, or two full years of college coursework (48 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college course with a grade of C or better will count)
- Copy of Transcript (Attach to be waived from written exam (unofficial copy accepted). Otherwise, submit a document stating you will take the test (dates/time TBD))
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter of recommendation or character letter (one required))
- Resume (preferred)
Comments and Other Information
This posting it so create an eligibility list for the 26-27 school year and future vacancies with the district. Current opening TBD . Eligibility list will last for six months for future openings. Must be willing to work in person. Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
*This posting will be accepting external applications to create an eligibility list, as well as a promotional internal eligibility list.
Oral Board Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for June 30, 2026. Make sure all documents are attached to your application as well as all sections completed including work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Fingerprint and TB Clearances will be required to obtain prior to starting work once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
TEST INFORMATION: ALL APPLICANTS MUST TEST OR SUBMIT A COPY OF TRANSCRIPT. Applicants who possess an AA/AS Degree, or who have two full years of college coursework (48 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college course with a grade of C or better will count) are not required to take the District offered written examination. If you wish to be waived from the written examination, you must submit copies of your transcripts with your application, unofficial transcripts can be accepted.
If you do not have the required units you will be contacted to take a written examination covering mathematics and writing skills required by minimum qualifications contained in the Class Specification (NCLB Examination).
Dates and times for next offered NCLB examinations are as follows: TBD. No late arrivals are permitted.
The NCLB exam is offered in person only at the District Office, 1500 Lizzie St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
If you need to take this exam, please note this on your application. Allow 2 hours for the examination. Minimum written passing score is 70%.
Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and experience on a job-related basis. Candidates who successfully pass screening and have submitted all required documents will proceed to an oral interview.
An oral interview covering personal qualifications, experience, and training is required to becoming established on an eligibility list. Interviews are approximately 20 minutes. Date for this interview TBD. Minimum passing score is 70%. Candidates will be contacted for a hiring interview when they have placed in the top three ranks of current eligibility list. If you have not placed in the top three ranks, you will be placed on the eligibility list for six months from the date of the oral boards for other vacancies that may arise during that time.
SPECIAL NOTES:
1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process.
2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the HR Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing.
3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency.
4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months. This is a dual examination in which the resulting eligibility list shall consist of promotional and open competitive candidates.
Comments and Other Information
This posting it so create an eligibility list for the 26-27 school year and future vacancies with the district. Current opening TBD . Eligibility list will last for six months for future openings. Must be willing to work in person. Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
*This posting will be accepting external applications to create an eligibility list, as well as a promotional internal eligibility list.
Oral Board Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for June 30, 2026. Make sure all documents are attached to your application as well as all sections completed including work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Fingerprint and TB Clearances will be required to obtain prior to starting work once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
TEST INFORMATION: ALL APPLICANTS MUST TEST OR SUBMIT A COPY OF TRANSCRIPT. Applicants who possess an AA/AS Degree, or who have two full years of college coursework (48 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college course with a grade of C or better will count) are not required to take the District offered written examination. If you wish to be waived from the written examination, you must submit copies of your transcripts with your application, unofficial transcripts can be accepted.
If you do not have the required units you will be contacted to take a written examination covering mathematics and writing skills required by minimum qualifications contained in the Class Specification (NCLB Examination).
Dates and times for next offered NCLB examinations are as follows: TBD. No late arrivals are permitted.
The NCLB exam is offered in person only at the District Office, 1500 Lizzie St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
If you need to take this exam, please note this on your application. Allow 2 hours for the examination. Minimum written passing score is 70%.
Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and experience on a job-related basis. Candidates who successfully pass screening and have submitted all required documents will proceed to an oral interview.
An oral interview covering personal qualifications, experience, and training is required to becoming established on an eligibility list. Interviews are approximately 20 minutes. Date for this interview TBD. Minimum passing score is 70%. Candidates will be contacted for a hiring interview when they have placed in the top three ranks of current eligibility list. If you have not placed in the top three ranks, you will be placed on the eligibility list for six months from the date of the oral boards for other vacancies that may arise during that time.
SPECIAL NOTES:
1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process.
2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the HR Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing.
3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency.
4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months. This is a dual examination in which the resulting eligibility list shall consist of promotional and open competitive candidates.
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- Equal Opportunity Notice to Applicants
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- SLCUSD Website
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