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Para Educator - Eel River Community School - Fortuna - 6213 at Humboldt County Office of Education

Application Deadline

1/2/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
12/9/2025
Contact
Ariel Aaron
707.445.7039
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$19.63 - $29.01 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Amazing benefits, including pro-rated employer-paid medical/dental/vision, sick leave, CalPERS Retirement program
Length of Work Year
Thru 6/12/26
Employment Type
Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

This position has **Limited Gov't. Funding - Position Ends 6/12/26** Position Summary Under the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator or director, and under the general direction of a classroom or program teacher, provides instructional assistance to students individually and/or in groups according to state standards, classroom objectives and individualized learning plan, including health and/or behavioral plans. Other duties include direct supervision of students, implementing evidence-based teaching strategies and maintaining/preparing classroom environments/materials. This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform any combination of these duties. Distinguishing Characteristics This entry level position works directly with students to advance their academic and individualized goals. The special education paraeducator provides direct and indirect instructional support to children within the classroom or community environments under the direction of the assigned teacher.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Minimum required: High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED) AA degree*, 48 college units, or passed County Para-educator exam Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with students who have significant needs is desirable. Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Sign Language, Hmong highly desirable). *At this stage, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If offered the position, official transcripts will be required for placement (if using the AA degree to satisfy the para-educator exam requirement or if you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, HCOE offers a stipend.). Please click on this link to register to take the Instructional Aide Proficiency Test (ParaEducator Test): https://hcoe.org/paraprofessional-exam/

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Minimum required: High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED) AA degree*, 48 college units, or passed County Para-educator exam Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with students who have significant needs is desirable. Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Sign Language, Hmong highly desirable). *At this stage, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If offered the position, official transcripts will be required for placement (if using the AA degree to satisfy the para-educator exam requirement or if you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, HCOE offers a stipend.). Please click on this link to register to take the Instructional Aide Proficiency Test (ParaEducator Test): https://hcoe.org/paraprofessional-exam/