What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator I - Special Education position at Simi Valley Unified School District?
Paraeducator I - Special Education at Simi Valley Unified School District
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9/11/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
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$18.81 - $22.86 Hourly Per Hour
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Job Summary
Assists a teacher, specialist or therapist in providing instructional and behavior support to individual or small groups of special education students to enhance learning. Monitors and reports student progress regarding behavior and academic performance. Assists students in developing various self-help skills, including hygiene, eating, social, community and leisure/recreational skills.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience The position requires graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience working with students in a classroom or equivalent environment desired. Successful completion of the district's competency exam demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing and mathematics (or readiness in those subject areas). *Completion of 48 semester units at an institution of higher education, or an associate's (or higher) degree highly desirable. Incumbents hired into this classification, and who have completed (and provided proof) of this level of education will be assigned as a Paraeducator I, Special Education at salary range 65. Licenses and Certificates Requires valid first aid certification, and CPR certification. Employees must fulfill certification requirements within six months of employment in a regular position.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience The position requires graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience working with students in a classroom or equivalent environment desired. Successful completion of the district's competency exam demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing and mathematics (or readiness in those subject areas). *Completion of 48 semester units at an institution of higher education, or an associate's (or higher) degree highly desirable. Incumbents hired into this classification, and who have completed (and provided proof) of this level of education will be assigned as a Paraeducator I, Special Education at salary range 65. Licenses and Certificates Requires valid first aid certification, and CPR certification. Employees must fulfill certification requirements within six months of employment in a regular position.
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