Para Educator - Special Beginnings - Arcata - 3 days/wk - 6466 at Humboldt County Office of Education

Application Deadline

10/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/16/2026
Contact
Ariel Aaron
707.445.7039
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$20.42 - $30.17 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
10 months
Employment Type
Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator or director, and under the general direction of a classroom or program teacher, the special education paraeducator provides instructional assistance to students individually and/or in groups according to state standards, classroom objectives and the individualized education program (IEP) or individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). This may include implementing health and/or behavioral plans and providing emergency health related assistance to students as needed. Other duties include direct supervision of students, implementing evidence-based teaching strategies and creating and maintaining classroom environments. 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications: Education and Experience: Minimum required: High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED), AA degree, 48 units of college semester units or passed County Paraprofessional exam Current CPR certification (or the ability to obtain certification within 3 month of hire) Successful completion of CPI training within 6 months of hire Preferred Experience: 1 year of experience working with students who have significant physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral needs is highly desirable. Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Sign Language, Hmong is highly desirable). 3 days/wk = Wednesday/Thursday/Friday

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications: Education and Experience: Minimum required: High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED), AA degree, 48 units of college semester units or passed County Paraprofessional exam Current CPR certification (or the ability to obtain certification within 3 month of hire) Successful completion of CPI training within 6 months of hire Preferred Experience: 1 year of experience working with students who have significant physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral needs is highly desirable. Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Sign Language, Hmong is highly desirable). 3 days/wk = Wednesday/Thursday/Friday