Paraeducator Moderate/Severe Special Education (Multiple Full-Time Openings) at Yuba County Office of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
Why Join Us? • Support students with special needs in achieving their educational goals. • Work in a collaborative and rewarding environment. • Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.Our paraeducators are considered full time employees with benefits at 6/hrs per day. A great opportunity for working parents! About YCOE Special Education Programs: Special Education Paraeducators provide support to students with moderate to severe disabilities in classroom settings focused on functional life skills, communication, and social development. • Life Skills Classrooms (Ages 15–22) • Work with students developing daily living and vocational skills. Support may include assistance with toileting, self-help, and personal care needs. The classroom emphasizes the use of positive behavior intervention strategies, including visual supports, sensory tools, and positive reinforcement, to promote independence and functional life skills. • Primary & Elementary Classrooms (Grades K–5) • Support younger students in developing self-help, social, and foundational academic skills. Assistance may include toileting and personal care. Instruction incorporates positive behavior interventions, visual supports, sensory strategies, and individualized academic and social skill development
Requirements / Qualifications
***You MUST have one of the following documents attached to your application or you will not be interviewed***: • 48 college units - attach proof (upon job offer you will be required to provide official transcripts) • A.A. degree or higher - attach proof (upon job offer you will be required to provide official transcripts) • Pass a local assessment of Knowledge - Paraprofessional Exam - Attach proof If you do not meet the minimum qualifications but would like to take a paraeducator exam, you can register for our paraeducator test here: https://www.yubacoe.org/departments/human-resources/paraeducator-proficiency-assessment
All applicants must complete an online application through EDJOIN at www.edjoin.org and required documents must be attached to the EDJOIN application (do not email, mail, or fax). If you have problems with EDJOIN, please contact the EDJOIN help desk at (888) 900-8945 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. YCOE employees must apply through EDJOIN using a password-protected, Current Employee Application. The password is “YCOE”.
Requirements / Qualifications
***You MUST have one of the following documents attached to your application or you will not be interviewed***: • 48 college units - attach proof (upon job offer you will be required to provide official transcripts) • A.A. degree or higher - attach proof (upon job offer you will be required to provide official transcripts) • Pass a local assessment of Knowledge - Paraprofessional Exam - Attach proof If you do not meet the minimum qualifications but would like to take a paraeducator exam, you can register for our paraeducator test here: https://www.yubacoe.org/departments/human-resources/paraeducator-proficiency-assessment
All applicants must complete an online application through EDJOIN at www.edjoin.org and required documents must be attached to the EDJOIN application (do not email, mail, or fax). If you have problems with EDJOIN, please contact the EDJOIN help desk at (888) 900-8945 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. YCOE employees must apply through EDJOIN using a password-protected, Current Employee Application. The password is “YCOE”.
Comments and Other Information
Any employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, fingerprint clearance, misconduct verification clearance (Ab 2534 & SB 848), verification and maintenance of all required credentials, transcripts, and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the position, and current medical verification demonstrating that the employee is free from active tuberculosis. Certain criminal convictions or charges may also affect eligibility for employment.
Comments and Other Information
Any employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, fingerprint clearance, misconduct verification clearance (Ab 2534 & SB 848), verification and maintenance of all required credentials, transcripts, and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the position, and current medical verification demonstrating that the employee is free from active tuberculosis. Certain criminal convictions or charges may also affect eligibility for employment.
Application Deadline
5/31/2026 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
3/24/2026
Contact
Kaci Deiser
(530) 749-4923
(530) 749-4923
Number of Openings
52
Salary
Pay Range
$22.62 - $ 34.06 Per Hour
$22.62 - $ 34.06 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Up to $34.06 per hour (2025-26) plus benefits; $610 per month for single health coverage, $1,221 for 2-party, $1,649 family, Dental $113.00, Vision $22.00 (incl. medical, dental, life, and vision)
Length of Work Year
182 days per year / 6 hr per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Various Sites in Wheatland, Marysville & Olivehurst