TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school, one year of experience working with individuals or students in an organized setting, and one of the following: completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units) in an institution of higher education, associate’s degree, pass the district paraprofessional test, or be No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant. Prefer experience with special needs students. Computer experience is preferred. Instructional Assistant I–Special Education requires one year of college-level work (30 accredited units). Instructional Assistant II–Special Education requires two years of college-level work (60 accredited units), and must have served 75% of the school year as an Instructional Assistant I–Special Education. Teacher Associate Special Education requires three years of college-level work (90 accredited units), and must have served 75% of the school year as an Instructional Assistant II–Special Education. Teacher Candidate–Special Education requires a minimum of 120 college units, served as a Teacher Associate–Special Education for the preceding two years at least 75% of the school year, and must show proof of current enrollment in subjects leading to a bachelor's degree and/or teaching credential. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Pass the employee entrance evaluation (lifting test).