#2627-09 (dual-merged)
*** All new hires are being offered advanced step salary placement to Step D: $21.19/hour ***
An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Paraprofessional-Special Education in order to fill existing and future vacancies. These positions are part-time, 6.0 hours per day, August through June, working with children who have learning, physical and emotional disabilities. Responsibilities may involve assistance with personal care and lifting.
All testing will take place at La Mesa – Spring Valley School District's Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: 619-668-5700) unless notified otherwise. Test starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification prior to sign-in.
This recruitment has been approved for continuous examination; future test dates will be announced as needed, and future eligibility lists will be merged with this one, until notified otherwise. Applications must be received by filing deadline to be considered for the next test date.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
A completed application for employment must be received in Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Please note: If having issues with Internet Explorer, try Firefox. Faxed materials are not acceptable.
Minimum Qualifications:
•Experience working with children in an organized setting
AND
•Possess an Associate's Degree or higher (submit copy of degree with application).
OR
•Completed 48 units of college work (submit transcripts with application).
OR
•Successful completion of the Every Student Succeeds Act (formerly known as NCLB) Exam given by La Mesa – Spring Valley School District (submit copy of certificate with application).
AND
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
ESSA COMPLIANCE- The Paraprofessional-Special Education classification requires that all incumbents meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements. This can be accomplished by one of the following: a) 2 years of completed study at an institution of higher learning (48 units or more with transcripts submitted with application), b) an Associate's Degree or higher (copy of degree submitted with application), OR c) by passing the District ESSA exam.
Please email
classifiedrecruiter@lmsvsd.net
if you are interested in taking the ESSA.
Merit exam is for those who have submitted a classified application, meet minimum qualifications, and have satisfied the ESSA requirements above.
*Written Merit Exam (s): TBA (By invitation only)
Examinations will be given by appointment only. Following the conclusion of the examination process, the candidates will be ranked and notified of their scores.
All examinations will take place at La Mesa – Spring Valley School District's Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: 619-668-5700) unless notified otherwise. Exam starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification prior to sign-in.
The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Under the direction of the Principal, assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with special needs in a classroom or other learning environment; assists in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); performs a variety of routine classroom clerical support duties; assists students with performing and developing proper social behavior, independent living, personal hygiene and self-help skills; monitors student behavior during classroom and non-classroom time.