Para-Educator/SDC/Moderate-Severe (Multiple Positions) at Magnolia Elementary
Job Summary
Job Summary
**The District reserves the right to close the recruitment regardless of the date or length of the posting period** Start Date: ASAP DEFINITION Under the supervision of the Site Administrator and/or Designee and the direction of a classroom teacher, reinforces instruction to individuals or small groups of students with moderate to severe disabilities in a classroom or other learning environment and provides instructional support. Perform related work as necessary or required.
Requirements / Qualifications
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:55 AM ON 10/4/26 TO BE CONSIDERED. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TESTING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: This position requires passage of a written test (Para-Educator) by 10/7/26. If you would like to be considered for the bilingual range (Range 29) you must pass a second test (Bilingual/Spanish).You will be contacted by Human Resources regarding testing date and time. Testing will be held on the following dates and times: 9/25 @ 9:00 am; 9/29 @ 2:00 PM, 10/1 @ 9:00 am; 10/1 @ 2:00 pm; 10/5 @ 2:00 pm; and 10/7 @ 9:00 am. This position also requires that you have at least one of the following: 1) An Associate of Arts degree or higher 2) Have completed at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 48 general education units. 3) Have passed an approved Highly Qualified assessment test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics. (This is in addition to the required Para-Educator test) The written test will be held at the Magnolia School District Office (2705 W. Orange Ave., Anaheim, CA 92804).
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Dr. Appling)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:55 AM ON 10/4/26 TO BE CONSIDERED. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TESTING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: This position requires passage of a written test (Para-Educator) by 10/7/26. If you would like to be considered for the bilingual range (Range 29) you must pass a second test (Bilingual/Spanish).You will be contacted by Human Resources regarding testing date and time. Testing will be held on the following dates and times: 9/25 @ 9:00 am; 9/29 @ 2:00 PM, 10/1 @ 9:00 am; 10/1 @ 2:00 pm; 10/5 @ 2:00 pm; and 10/7 @ 9:00 am. This position also requires that you have at least one of the following: 1) An Associate of Arts degree or higher 2) Have completed at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 48 general education units. 3) Have passed an approved Highly Qualified assessment test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics. (This is in addition to the required Para-Educator test) The written test will be held at the Magnolia School District Office (2705 W. Orange Ave., Anaheim, CA 92804).
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Dr. Appling)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
SALARY INFORMATION
All newly hired employees will start at the beginning rate of pay for the position they are being hired for ($24.86 per hour for Para-Ed/SDC/Mod-Severe), but the District does provide past experience credit to provide employees a higher salary.
The District will provide one (1) year of credit for every completed year of experience with the same or closely related job duties working for a public school district. The District will also provide one (1) year of credit for every two (2) completed years of experience with the same of closely related job duties working for a non-school district employer or private/non-public education employer.
If hired, and you have past experience in this position, you will complete our Verification of Experience (VOE) form. The VOE form will be sent to your past employer(s) and once they are completed and returned, the District will review the years of experience and provide service credit as stated above. This will be effective on the most recent pay cycle (not retroactive to the first day of employment).
Comments and Other Information
SALARY INFORMATION
All newly hired employees will start at the beginning rate of pay for the position they are being hired for ($24.86 per hour for Para-Ed/SDC/Mod-Severe), but the District does provide past experience credit to provide employees a higher salary.
The District will provide one (1) year of credit for every completed year of experience with the same or closely related job duties working for a public school district. The District will also provide one (1) year of credit for every two (2) completed years of experience with the same of closely related job duties working for a non-school district employer or private/non-public education employer.
If hired, and you have past experience in this position, you will complete our Verification of Experience (VOE) form. The VOE form will be sent to your past employer(s) and once they are completed and returned, the District will review the years of experience and provide service credit as stated above. This will be effective on the most recent pay cycle (not retroactive to the first day of employment).
Application Deadline
10/4/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/24/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$24.86 - $31.18 Per Hour
$24.86 - $31.18 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 28 (non-bilingual) $24.86 - $31.18, Range 29 (bilingual/Spanish) $25.47 - $31.96
Length of Work Year
183 days per year, 5 hours per day (plus 14 paid holidays)
Employment Type
Part Time
Benefits
This position is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.