Special Education Paraeducator I and II - 2026-27 School Year

San Luis Coastal USD · San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo County

Salary: $23 – $26 per hour

Closes: 2026-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Requirements / Qualifications Copy of college transcripts showing AA or AS Degree, or two full years of college coursework (48 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college course with a grade of C or better will count) OR request to be scheduled for the NCLB exam • Copy of Transcript (Required to be waived from written NCLB exam) • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter of recommendation or character letter (one required)) • Resume (Professional Resume preferred ) • Other (NCLB compliance ) Comments and Other Information Please read this information thoroughly as it will provide answers to frequently asked questions about the position and will contain information that you will need in order for your application to be considered: Oral Board interviews TBD. Time will be determined once complete application is received and screened as complete. Only complete applications will be considered, including the work history section which will be used to determine salary placement based on past experience. This is to fill vacancies for the 2026-27 school year by establishing candidates on the district's eligibility list for Paraeducator I and Paraeducator II. Must be willing to work in person. School site(s) and schedules will be determined and matched with candidates' preferences and experience. Typical positions are between 6 and 6.5 hours per day, all Para positions require working Monday through Friday (if not available M-F please apply as a Para sub). Positions are required to work a schedule similar to the student instructional schedule, based on school site schedule/student schedule and need. Experience working with students with disabilities or in a classroom setting is preferred, but we encourage persons with no experience to also apply. New hire starting range to be determined after consideration and review of application on file and any relevant years of education or job related experience. Salary range for new hires will be $22.35-$24.64/hour for Paraeducator I positions and $23.50-$25.91/hour for Paraeducator II positions (depending on individual eligibility and placement) TEST INFORMATION: ALL APPLICANTS MUST TEST OR SUBMIT A COPY OF TRANSCRIPT. Applicants who possess an AA or AS Degree, or who have two full years of college coursework (48 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college course with a grade of C or better will count) are not required to take the District offered written examination. If you wish to be waived from the written examination, you must submit copies of your transcripts with your application. If hired, you will be required to submit official transcripts. If you do not have the required units you will be contacted to take a written examination covering mathematics and writing skills required by minimum qualifications contained in the Class Specification (NCLB Examination). The NCLB exam is offered in person only at the District Office, 1500 Lizzie St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. If you need to take this exam, please note this on your application or email the contact person on this posting. Allow for at least two hours for the examination. Minimum passing score is 70%. Dates and times for next offered NCLB examinations TBD by appointment request Oral Board Interviews: Next dates: TBD United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency. 4) If you are a current SLCUSD employee, please note this on your application and provide your current position/supervisor. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.
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Requirements / Qualifications

Copy of college transcripts showing AA or AS Degree, or two full years of college coursework (48 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college course with a grade of C or better will count) OR request to be scheduled for the NCLB exam

  • Copy of Transcript (Required to be waived from written NCLB exam)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter of recommendation or character letter (one required))
  • Resume (Professional Resume preferred )

  • Other (NCLB compliance )

Comments and Other Information

Please read this information thoroughly as it will provide answers to frequently asked questions about the position and will contain information that you will need in order for your application to be considered: Oral Board interviews TBD. Time will be determined once complete application is received and screened as complete. Only complete applications will be considered, including the work history section which will be used to determine salary placement based on past experience. This is to fill vacancies for the 2026-27 school year by establishing candidates on the district's eligibility list for Paraeducator I and Paraeducator II. Must be willing to work in person. School site(s) and schedules will be determined and matched with candidates' preferences and experience. Typical positions are between 6 and 6.5 hours per day, all Para positions require working Monday through Friday (if not available M-F please apply as a Para sub). Positions are required to work a schedule similar to the student instructional schedule, based on school site schedule/student schedule and need. Experience working with students with disabilities or in a classroom setting is preferred, but we encourage persons with no experience to also apply. New hire starting range to be determined after consideration and review of application on file and any relevant years of education or job related experience. Salary range for new hires will be $22.35-$24.64/hour for Paraeducator I positions and $23.50-$25.91/hour for Paraeducator II positions (depending on individual eligibility and placement) TEST INFORMATION: ALL APPLICANTS MUST TEST OR SUBMIT A COPY OF TRANSCRIPT. Applicants who possess an AA or AS Degree, or who have two full years of college coursework (48 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college course with a grade of C or better will count) are not required to take the District offered written examination. If you wish to be waived from the written examination, you must submit copies of your transcripts with your application. If hired, you will be required to submit official transcripts. If you do not have the required units you will be contacted to take a written examination covering mathematics and writing skills required by minimum qualifications contained in the Class Specification (NCLB Examination). The NCLB exam is offered in person only at the District Office, 1500 Lizzie St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. If you need to take this exam, please note this on your application or email the contact person on this posting. Allow for at least two hours for the examination. Minimum passing score is 70%. Dates and times for next offered NCLB examinations TBD by appointment request Oral Board Interviews: Next dates: TBD United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency. 4) If you are a current SLCUSD employee, please note this on your application and provide your current position/supervisor. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.

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Applications close in 7 days, on November 11, 2026.

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This posting appears on EdJoin. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 20, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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