Substitute Para-Educator Extensive Support Needs and Mild-Moderate Needs at Sacramento County Office of Education
Share on X Print Application Deadline: Until Filled Date Posted: 12/27/2026 Contact: Larissa Paliotta Phone: 916-228-2594 Number of Openings: 10 Salary: Single Rate $23.81 Per Hour Addl Salary Info: Salary is $23.81 per hour, 25-26
SCOE is one of 58 county offices of education in the State of California and plays a vital role in providing technical assistance, curriculum, and instructional support, staff development, legal and financial advice, and oversight to school districts within Sacramento County. For more information, visit www.scoe.net/personnel or call 916-228-2332.
Job Summary
Para-Educator Extensive Support Needs Under the supervision of the appropriate administrator and general direction of the special education teacher, assists in the instruction and care of students with extensive support needs, including self-care activities, assisting in management of student behavior, recordkeeping, instructional assistance, medical care, classroom organization, and interaction and communication with students, support staff, parents, and agencies.
Para-Educator Mild-Moderate Needs Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, assists the teacher in the instruction and supervision of students with mild-moderate needs, including assisting in the implementation of positive student behavior strategies, recordkeeping, providing instructional supports, supporting campus safety and security, classroom organization, and interaction and communication with students, support staff, parents, and agencies.
Requirements and Qualifications
Resume Requirements Qualifications Comments and Other Information
An eligibility list is being established for the Substitute Para-Educator Extensive Support Needs and Para-Educator Mild-Moderate Needs positions within our Special Education Classrooms. These positions work with students with extensive support needs and behavioral, emotional, and academic support needs. Candidates on the eligibility list will be considered for substitute positions only while the list is active. Full-time positions will be posted separately as vacancies occur.
Important Application Information
Submit all application materials by the deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and materials have been received, contact the designated representative before the deadline to confirm receipt. Email is our primary form of contact. Applicants must provide and maintain a valid email and check it regularly, including spam folders, to ensure timely receipt of important notices.
Additional Questions
Included in the application are used in the initial screening. Responses should be thorough. Candidates considered most qualified by the screening panel will continue in the process.
Location and Work Schedule
Work Location: Various school sites throughout Sacramento County Typical Schedule: On-call, day-to-day substitute
Examination Process
Qualified candidates will be invited to complete remotely administered examinations requiring a computer webcam and microphone. If you are unable to participate remotely, contact the designated representative before the deadline to make alternate arrangements. This recruitment includes the following examinations:
Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Chief Administrator Human Resources. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust examination steps and/or information on the posting at any time during the position posting and examination process.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please reach out to the designated contact as early as possible.
Comments and Other Information
An eligibility list is being established for the Substitute Para-Educator Extensive Support Needs and Para-Educator Mild-Moderate Needs positions within our Special Education Classrooms. These positions work with students with extensive support needs and behavioral, emotional, and academic support needs. Candidates on the eligibility list will be considered for substitute positions only while the list is active. Full-time positions will be posted separately as vacancies occur.
Important Application Information
Submit all application materials by the deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and materials have been received, contact the designated representative before the deadline to confirm receipt. Email is our primary form of contact. Applicants must provide and maintain a valid email and check it regularly, including spam folders, to ensure timely receipt of important notices.
Additional Questions
Included in the application are used in the initial screening. Responses should be thorough. Candidates considered most qualified by the screening panel will continue in the process.
Location and Work Schedule
Work Location: Various school sites throughout Sacramento County Typical Schedule: On-call, day-to-day substitute
Examination Process
Qualified candidates will be invited to complete remotely administered examinations requiring a computer webcam and microphone. If you are unable to participate remotely, contact the designated representative before the deadline to make alternate arrangements. This recruitment includes the following examinations:
Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Chief Administrator Human Resources. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust examination steps and/or information on the posting at any time during the position posting and examination process.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please reach out to the designated contact as early as possible.
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