Open- #2122-4 (continuous) **LMSV is offering a $1,200 hiring incentive for all new hires in this classification. Please refer to the full job bulletin for further details. An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Paraprofessional-Special Education in order to fill existing and future vacancies. These positions are part-time, varying from 5-6.0 hours per day working with children who have learning, physical and emotional disabilities. Responsibilities may involve assistance with personal care and lifting. All testing will take place at La Mesa – Spring Valley School District's Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: 619-668-5700) unless notified otherwise. Test starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification prior to sign-in. This recruitment has been approved for continuous examination; future test dates will be announced as needed, and future eligibility lists will be merged with this one, until notified otherwise. Applications must be received by filing deadline to be considered for the next test date. Under the direction of the Principal, assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with special needs in a classroom or other learning environment; assists in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); performs a variety of routine classroom clerical support duties; assists students with performing and developing proper social behavior, independent living, personal hygiene and self-help skills; monitors student behavior during classroom and non-classroom time. See District website for full bulletin

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED and some experience working with students in an educational or organized learning environment. Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Special Qualifications include: • Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR • Obtained an associate's or higher degree (college level) OR • Met (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics. AND Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.