ParaProfessional - Fortuna High SDC - 6469 at Humboldt County Office of Education

Application Deadline

11/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/21/2026
Contact
Ariel Aaron
707.445.7039
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$20.42 - $30.17 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$20.42/hr to $30.17/hr, plus pro-rated employer-paid family medical/dental/vision, sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, CalPERS Retirement plan with employer matching
Length of Work Year
195 (10 months/yr)
Employment Type
Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Position Summary: Under the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator or director, the Special Education Paraprofessional will implement lessons and curriculum of a classroom or program teacher under the certificated teacher’s direction as part of an education team. The Special Education Paraprofessional provides instructional assistance to students individually and/or in groups according to state standards, classroom objectives and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) or the Individualized 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/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 position works directly with students as part of the class or program education team to advance their academic and individualized goals. The Special Education Paraprofessional provides direct and indirect instructional support to students within the classroom, home, or community environments under the direction of the assigned certificated teacher.

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 months 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).

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 months 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).