What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extensive Support Needs Paraeducator - Special Education (2026-2027 School Year) position at Yuba County Office of Education?
Extensive Support Needs Paraeducator - Special Education (2026-2027 School Year) at Yuba County Office of Education
Application Deadline
Continuous
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(530) 749-4923
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Salary
$22.62 - $ 34.06 Per Hour
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Job Summary
Job Summary
Why Join Us? • Support students with special needs in achieving their educational goals. • Work in a collaborative and rewarding environment. • Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth. Our paraeducators are considered full time employees with benefits at 6/hrs. per day. A great opportunity for working parents! About YCOE Special Education Programs: Special Education Paraeducators provide support to students with moderate to severe disabilities in classroom settings focused on functional life skills, communication, and social development. • Life Skills Classrooms (Ages 15–22) • Work with students developing daily living and vocational skills. Support may include assistance with toileting, self-help, and personal care needs. The classroom emphasizes the use of positive behavior intervention strategies, including visual supports, sensory tools, and positive reinforcement, to promote independence and functional life skills. • Primary & Elementary Classrooms (Grades K–5) • Support younger students in developing self-help, social, and foundational academic skills. Assistance may include toileting and personal care. Instruction incorporates positive behavior interventions, visual supports, sensory strategies, and individualized academic and social skill development
Requirements / Qualifications
***You MUST have one of the following documents attached to your application or you will not be interviewed***: • 48 college units - attach proof (upon job offer you will be required to provide official transcripts) • A.A. degree or higher - attach proof (upon job offer you will be required to provide official transcripts) • Pass a local assessment of Knowledge - Paraprofessional Exam - Attach proof If you do not meet the minimum qualifications but would like to take a paraeducator exam, you can register for our paraeducator test here: https://www.yubacoe.org/departments/human-resources/paraeducator-proficiency-assessment
All applicants must complete an online application through EDJOIN at www.edjoin.org and required documents must be attached to the EDJOIN application (do not email, mail, or fax). If you have problems with EDJOIN, please contact the EDJOIN help desk at (888) 900-8945 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. YCOE employees must apply through EDJOIN using a password-protected, Current Employee Application. The password is “YCOE”.
Requirements / Qualifications
***You MUST have one of the following documents attached to your application or you will not be interviewed***: • 48 college units - attach proof (upon job offer you will be required to provide official transcripts) • A.A. degree or higher - attach proof (upon job offer you will be required to provide official transcripts) • Pass a local assessment of Knowledge - Paraprofessional Exam - Attach proof If you do not meet the minimum qualifications but would like to take a paraeducator exam, you can register for our paraeducator test here: https://www.yubacoe.org/departments/human-resources/paraeducator-proficiency-assessment
All applicants must complete an online application through EDJOIN at www.edjoin.org and required documents must be attached to the EDJOIN application (do not email, mail, or fax). If you have problems with EDJOIN, please contact the EDJOIN help desk at (888) 900-8945 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. YCOE employees must apply through EDJOIN using a password-protected, Current Employee Application. The password is “YCOE”.
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- Take the Paraeducator Assessment
- YCOE Website
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