ECE Paraeducator (Head Start) - 7 hrs/day (Preschool-Oakdale/PC#252683)

Position Summary: Assists one or more Early Childhood teachers in the education, care, supervision, and instruction of pre-school aged children, in classrooms, common areas, and playgrounds at a center dedicated to pre-kindergarten children, and in the community. Maintains and prepares classroom and related environments, materials, and control of forms. Assists in developing play-oriented curriculum.

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Application Deadline: 5/16/2025

Work Year: 182 work days/year
Employee Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.31 - $24.21 per hour in 9 annual steps. Salary placement is based on experience (new hire maximum of step 5).
Location: PreSchool-Oakdale
Hours: 7 hours/day; 5 days/week
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance available for employees who work 4+ hours per day (Full district contribution for 6+ hours/day; 50% contribution for 4-5.99 hours/day).

Education and Experience: Requirements for ECE Paraeducator positions under the Federal Head Start Program; High School Diploma or equivalent and a California Associate Teacher Permit (Referred by Federal head Start as “Child Development Associate Credential”) or Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Licenses and Certifications: May require a valid driver’s license. CPR/First Aid certificate with pediatric endorsement.

Documents (all of the following documents are required for this position):

• Certification (California Associate Teacher Permit or AA Degree or Higher)
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Requires a valid First-Aid card and CPR certificate)
• Proof of HS Graduation - High School Diploma or High School Transcripts or equivalent (ex: GED)
• NCLB Compliance (48 college units (semester) or pass the Paraeducator Proficiency Exam)
• Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience)

Important Comments: 
Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Chief Human Resources Official of Human Resources/Labor Relations (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Gina Carreon, at 916-566-1736. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district.