Education: 1. High school graduation or equivalent. In accordance with Education Code 45330 and the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, all Instructional Aides employed by the Madera Unified School District prior to January 8, 2003 shall meet one of the following requirements by June 30, 2006. Paraprofessional Aides hired after January 8, 2002 must also meet one of these requirements at time of hire. 1. Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education. Two years of study means the equivalent of full-time study (12 units) per semester, for a total of 48 credit hours (units). An institution of higher learning is one that provides an educational programs for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree. Courses of study pursued in the two years of study should enable the paraprofessional to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and math or in school readiness. (Need Original/Certified Transcripts). 2. Possession of an associate’s degree or higher. (Need Original/Certified Transcripts). 3. Passage of a local assessment, which meets the requirements of the federal No Child Let Behind Act of 2001. The Paraprofessional Aide test previously utilized by the District in accordance with Education Code 45344.5 has been determined to not meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Experience: 1. One year or more of participation in school or community youth organizations. License: 1. Valid California Driver’s License