PARAPROFESSIONAL - MODERATE/SEVERE - JOB POSTING #158** An ELIGIBILITY LIST will be created from this recruitment. Eligibility List will be valid for 6 months and used to fill current and future vacancies.** at Rialto Unified School District
About the Employer
MISSION: The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by: • High expectations for student achievement • Safe and engaging learning environments • Effective family and community involvement • Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting • Appreciation of universal diversity BELIEFS: We believe that… • Everyone has unique talent • There is boundless power in all of us • All people have equal inherent worth • Diversity is strength • Each person deserves respect • High expectation inspires high achievement • Risk is essential to success • Common and individual interest are reciprocal • Integrity is critical to trust • Honest conversation leads to understanding • Music is the universal language • A strong community benefits all of its members • Everyone can contribute to the good of the community
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs a variety of follow-up instructional activities; assists in the conduct of training and learning activities with children experiencing special learning needs; performs a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; performs other related work as assigned and/or required.
Requirements / Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree required at time of employment. Training or course work in child growth and development, special education, or a closely related field, is preferred. Upon employment, specialized training, including topics such as body mechanics, diapering, minor medical problems, universal precautions, and blood borne pathogens will be administered. EXPERIENCE: One year of paid experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment; some experience working with children who exhibit severe behavior problems is preferred. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. A First Aid certificate and a CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross is required at time of employment and must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier may be required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: ***AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*** A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF: 1) A COMPLETE electronic EDJOIN application. **ALL sections of the application MUST be filled out. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a complete work history on your application. Professional references must be listed on your application. If a section of the application does not apply to you, write “Not Applicable” or “NA.” **Application MUST clearly state how you meet all minimum job requirements. Applicant who does not make it clearly evident how they meet all job requirements may not be considered. 2) Attachment of the following document(s) to your electronic EDJOIN application: ** One Letter of Recommendation. Letter MUST be DATED WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS and include a WET SIGNATURE. Typed/electronic signatures will NOT be accepted. ***FAILURE TO ATTACH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO BE SCREENED OUT*** FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter(s) of Recommendation (One (1) Letter of Recommendation is REQUIRED. The letter(s) MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last two (2) years. (typed/electronic signatures will NOT be accepted))))
- Resume (Current Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree required at time of employment. Training or course work in child growth and development, special education, or a closely related field, is preferred. Upon employment, specialized training, including topics such as body mechanics, diapering, minor medical problems, universal precautions, and blood borne pathogens will be administered. EXPERIENCE: One year of paid experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment; some experience working with children who exhibit severe behavior problems is preferred. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. A First Aid certificate and a CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross is required at time of employment and must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier may be required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: ***AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*** A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF: 1) A COMPLETE electronic EDJOIN application. **ALL sections of the application MUST be filled out. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a complete work history on your application. Professional references must be listed on your application. If a section of the application does not apply to you, write “Not Applicable” or “NA.” **Application MUST clearly state how you meet all minimum job requirements. Applicant who does not make it clearly evident how they meet all job requirements may not be considered. 2) Attachment of the following document(s) to your electronic EDJOIN application: ** One Letter of Recommendation. Letter MUST be DATED WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS and include a WET SIGNATURE. Typed/electronic signatures will NOT be accepted. ***FAILURE TO ATTACH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO BE SCREENED OUT*** FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter(s) of Recommendation (One (1) Letter of Recommendation is REQUIRED. The letter(s) MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last two (2) years. (typed/electronic signatures will NOT be accepted))))
- Resume (Current Resume)
Comments and Other Information
DISTRICT ASSESSMENT:
Qualified applicants will be invited to a testing session via email. Test date and location will be determined after the application deadline. Qualified applicants will be provided the date, time, and location of the test via email. No late arrivals will be admitted. A valid government issued picture identification card will be required to take the district assessment.
District Assessment Study Guide: https://kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/cms/lib/CA50000591/Centricity/Domain/1398/IA%20Test%20Prep%20Study%20Guide.pdf
Note: Applicants who have previously passed the written Instructional Examination for this position, and do not wish to retest, MUST submit a copy of their passing score e-mail notification by electronically attaching it to their application. You will not be required to retake the written exam; however, you will have the option to retake the written test again and attempt a higher score. If you choose to retest and your new score is lower, the previous higher passing score will remain on record for the life of the certification list. If the written examination has been revised and/or modified, you will be required to re-test. WRITTEN EXAMINATION REVISION DATE: 4/27/2023
**Note: To obtain examination credits, veterans must electronically attach a copy of a DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) verification to their application.
**Note: Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so PRIOR to the application deadline by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400.
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL applicants must have a valid email address. The email address that is connected to your EDJOIN.org profile must be one that is checked frequently. The majority of our correspondence will be via email. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their email daily for recruitment updates. The District is not responsible for district emails that may go into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email and ensure that all district emails are delivered to their inbox.
Applicants must specifically detail how they meet ALL requirements of the position. ALL sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the complete application. An incomplete application will not be considered.
ALL applications, along with the required electronic attachments, MUST be submitted electronically via EDJOIN.org by 11:55 PM on the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applications and any supplemental documentation will NOT be accepted in any other form.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references.
Comments and Other Information
DISTRICT ASSESSMENT:
Qualified applicants will be invited to a testing session via email. Test date and location will be determined after the application deadline. Qualified applicants will be provided the date, time, and location of the test via email. No late arrivals will be admitted. A valid government issued picture identification card will be required to take the district assessment.
District Assessment Study Guide: https://kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/cms/lib/CA50000591/Centricity/Domain/1398/IA%20Test%20Prep%20Study%20Guide.pdf
Note: Applicants who have previously passed the written Instructional Examination for this position, and do not wish to retest, MUST submit a copy of their passing score e-mail notification by electronically attaching it to their application. You will not be required to retake the written exam; however, you will have the option to retake the written test again and attempt a higher score. If you choose to retest and your new score is lower, the previous higher passing score will remain on record for the life of the certification list. If the written examination has been revised and/or modified, you will be required to re-test. WRITTEN EXAMINATION REVISION DATE: 4/27/2023
**Note: To obtain examination credits, veterans must electronically attach a copy of a DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) verification to their application.
**Note: Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so PRIOR to the application deadline by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400.
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL applicants must have a valid email address. The email address that is connected to your EDJOIN.org profile must be one that is checked frequently. The majority of our correspondence will be via email. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their email daily for recruitment updates. The District is not responsible for district emails that may go into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email and ensure that all district emails are delivered to their inbox.
Applicants must specifically detail how they meet ALL requirements of the position. ALL sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the complete application. An incomplete application will not be considered.
ALL applications, along with the required electronic attachments, MUST be submitted electronically via EDJOIN.org by 11:55 PM on the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applications and any supplemental documentation will NOT be accepted in any other form.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references.
Application Deadline
6/8/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/19/2025
Contact
Daniel Morgan
909-820-7700 2403
909-820-7700 2403
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Range 30 $22.92 - $29.28 per hour (Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance above and beyond salary for employees and eligible dependents)
Length of Work Year
6 - 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 203 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time