Paraeducator Behavior & Instructional Support - General Education (Open Recruitment)

Westminster School District · Westminster · Orange County

Salary: $24 – $29 per hour

Closes: 2026-11-18T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Requirements / Qualifications BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an Administrator of Student Services, assists a certificated teacher(s) or specialist(s) in providing behavior support to students; perform independent paraprofessional duties related to regular and special education students with significant behavioral concerns; perform instructional support and follow-up activities. Positions in this class are distinguished from other Paraeducator positions by assignment to a variety of Special Education and General Education classrooms throughout the district to implement behavioral intervention plans designed by district behavior specialists; provides specialized assistance requiring specific training in behavior related programs; provides instruction to entry-level instructional assistants; assist supervisor on organizational and procedural issues, and perform other related duties as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and demonstrated experience in working with children in a learning situation, preferably children with special needs. College level training in child care, psychology, education and training of atypical children preferred. Forty hours of documented behavior training preferred. Must meet ONE of the following: - 48 college units (Copy of Transcript Required) OR - AA or higher (Copy of Transcript Confirming Degree Required) OR - Passing score on our District's written exam • Copy of Transcript • Resume Comments and Other Information Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate. Additional details will be provided via email. Dates are subject to change. The selection process will include a written and oral examination: - Written Examination (eSkills): Week of November 15, 2026 - Oral Examination: Week of November 22, 2026 *Please note: If you are contracted with Maxim/Amergis, Strategic Kids, or Talent Colab and work at Westminster School District, unfortunately, we will not be able to consider your application for employment*
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Requirements / Qualifications

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an Administrator of Student Services, assists a certificated teacher(s) or specialist(s) in providing behavior support to students; perform independent paraprofessional duties related to regular and special education students with significant behavioral concerns; perform instructional support and follow-up activities. Positions in this class are distinguished from other Paraeducator positions by assignment to a variety of Special Education and General Education classrooms throughout the district to implement behavioral intervention plans designed by district behavior specialists; provides specialized assistance requiring specific training in behavior related programs; provides instruction to entry-level instructional assistants; assist supervisor on organizational and procedural issues, and perform other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and demonstrated experience in working with children in a learning situation, preferably children with special needs. College level training in child care, psychology, education and training of atypical children preferred. Forty hours of documented behavior training preferred. Must meet ONE of the following: - 48 college units (Copy of Transcript Required) OR - AA or higher (Copy of Transcript Confirming Degree Required) OR - Passing score on our District's written exam

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate. Additional details will be provided via email. Dates are subject to change. The selection process will include a written and oral examination: - Written Examination (eSkills): Week of November 15, 2026 - Oral Examination: Week of November 22, 2026 *Please note: If you are contracted with Maxim/Amergis, Strategic Kids, or Talent Colab and work at Westminster School District, unfortunately, we will not be able to consider your application for employment*

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Applications close in 14 days, on November 18, 2026.

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

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