Paraeducator III - .8125 FTE, Harper Junior High School, Special Education, School Year, 32.5 hours/week, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $22.18-$23.89/hour.

Paraeducator III - .8125 FTE Harper Junior High School Special Education School Year: 32.5 hours/week Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Salary: $22.18-$23.89/hour

at Davis Joint Unified School District

Share on X Print Application Deadline: 03/10/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted: 03/24/2026 Contact: Teri Furlow Phone: 530-757-5300 Number of Openings: 1 Salary: Pay dependent on experience Additional Salary Info: $22.18-$23.89/hour

Job Description Essential Elements Print Summary

Provides a variety of instructional, clerical, and group behavior assistance to individuals or small groups of students in support of special instructional programs. May provide other support services such as translation. Assists certificated staff in the preparation and use of materials to enhance the student learning experience. A Paraeducator III must be able to work with students in intervention programs and with students in a wide range of academic and behavior levels. Paraeducator III employees may be transferred between sites to meet the District needs of the student population.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position works independently under the occasional direction of a case manager or other certificated staff to implement and modify curriculum in multiple subject areas. This class covers Inclusion, Resource, English Learner, and Behavior Learning Center programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Depending on the area of assignment, may perform some or all of the following:

• Works independently on an in-depth basis with small groups and/or individual students to provide positive learning experiences.
• Works independently to remediate for student learning challenges based upon a plan developed by a certificated staff member.
• Confers as needed with certificated staff concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Alerts teacher to any special problems or information concerning students.
• May proctor and administer tests (e.g., spelling).
• Scores tests and written papers based on answer keys or rubrics.
• Keeps appropriate records for teachers, including computerized grading sheets.
• Performs clerical support duties as required, including preparing and maintaining a variety of files and records.
• Operates a variety of office equipment as needed, including a computer, audio-visual equipment, and copier.
• May provide significant health care support for students in assigned programs after appropriate training has been provided.
• May confer with teachers and parents as directed by the supervising specialist to develop and evaluate individual and group educational goals and objectives.
• May assist students in assigned programs with personal hygiene matters that could involve lifting and/or transferring, assisting with lavatory and other personal care activities.
• Communicates with students, staff, parents, and the public using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in sometimes confrontational or stressful situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
• Requires the ability to comprehend and follow district safety plans, procedures, and policies and all other district standards and procedures.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of the practices and principles of child guidance is required.
• Must know how to work with special student populations.
• Basic understanding of education and teaching methods is required.
• Analytical and assessment skills necessary.
• Well-developed communication skills are required to interact in both formal and informal settings.
• Requires good record-keeping, clerical, and computer skills.
• Must have considerable communication skills to interact in both formal and informal settings and to project a positive image and convey information.
• Models appropriate student behavior.
• English Learner paraeducators must demonstrate the ability to understand, speak, read, and write a second language and English equivalent to a high school level.
• Requires excellent articulation, spelling, reading, written, and oral language, and math skills.

Abilities

• Ability to implement instructional goals and activities.
• Must have the ability to assess the needs of individual students and develop programs to meet those needs.
• Some positions at this level may require additional specialized skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and protect confidential information and to respect the privacy of students.
• Must demonstrate the ability to conduct assessments in a standard manner.
• Must be able to problem-solve incidents with students.
• Must be able to adapt and learn new procedures and programs as implemented by the District.
• Requires the ability to take precautions against nominal exposure to health and safety risks.
• Must be familiar with Health and Safety regulations.
• Requires the ability to communicate with peers and other District staff or public in a manner reflecting positively on the department and District.

Physical Abilities

• Requires ambulatory ability to go to different locations.
• Requires speaking and hearing to communicate in person or over the phone.
• Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers.
• Requires lifting of light to moderate objects on an occasional basis and sufficient ambulatory ability to stand for sustained periods of time.
• May require lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds on a daily basis.
• Requires sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity in order to operate a personal computer, keyboard, typewriter, and other office equipment.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have at least 1 year of study at an institution of higher education or 2 an associate degree or higher.
• Must meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrated knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics as determined by a formal state or local assessment.
• Additional experience working with school-age students desired.

Licenses and Certificates

• Depending upon assignment, a valid California drivers license and/or first aid and CPR training may be required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years higher education, an associate degree or higher, or passage of a district skills assessment.
• Must meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrated knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics as determined by a formal state or local assessment.
• Additional experience working with school-age students desired.
• As part of your hiring process, you are required to complete a physical abilities test to assure that you have the required physical abilities to perform the required job functions.
• Your offer of employment is conditional on your measured abilities to meet or exceed all of the established physical testing standards.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Introduction
• Unofficial Transcript
• Three Letters of Recommendation written within the last three years

Additional Requirements

• 48 or more college units required or passage of a district skills assessment.
• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Letters of Recommendation
• Resume