Paraeducator-Moderate to Severe at Palmdale School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position supports student achievement by providing, under the direction of the Director, Special Education, and under the direction and indirect supervision of certificated staff, specialized assistance to instruct pupils individually or in groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives; assisting a teacher or administrator in establishment and maintenance of appropriate classroom and site behavior; performance of medical treatments and procedures necessary in providing specialized physical health care in-services to pupils with exception needs; and acting as a paraprofessional assistant to a teacher in performing assigned tasks.
Requirements / Qualifications
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of valid CPR and First Aid certificate prior to the completion of employee's probationary period.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year paid experience providing related health care services. Completion of 30 college semester units in nursing or other appropriate health-related field may substitute for six months of the required experience. Education: High school diploma or GED; and Academic proficiency requirements in ONE of the following ways: -Completed two years or more of college units (48+ units); OR -Received an AA degree or higher; OR -Successfully complete our academic proficiency exam which requires knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics.
Requirements / Qualifications
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of valid CPR and First Aid certificate prior to the completion of employee's probationary period.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year paid experience providing related health care services. Completion of 30 college semester units in nursing or other appropriate health-related field may substitute for six months of the required experience. Education: High school diploma or GED; and Academic proficiency requirements in ONE of the following ways: -Completed two years or more of college units (48+ units); OR -Received an AA degree or higher; OR -Successfully complete our academic proficiency exam which requires knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics.
Comments and Other Information
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Comments and Other Information
Please visit our Job Opportunites page at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/palmdalesd for full posting and minimum requirements.
Application Deadline
6/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/1/2025
Contact
Ashley Hoffman
661.285.2902
661.285.2902
Number of Openings
20
Salary
Pay Range
22.73 - 27.63 Per Hour
22.73 - 27.63 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
182 days
Employment Type
Full and Part Time