Come join the amazing HCOE team as a Para Educator for HCOE at the Court and Community School Eureka Resource Center!
The Humboldt County Office of Education offers amazing benefits:
- Pro-rated employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
- CalPERS Retirement Program with employer matching (26.81% for the 25-26 school year)
- Sick leave
- Longevity Program that rewards long-term employees
- Professional Growth incentives (successful candidate can potentially increase their pay through additional education)
- HealthSPORT Business Partner rates
Para Educator - Limited Gov't Funding - Position ends 6/12/26,
Court & Community Schools,
Eureka Resource Center,
6 hrs/day, 5 days/wk, 195 days/yr,
Position 587, 0.85710 FTE #6154
Please click on this link for the complete job description and application process: https://employment.hcoe.org/jobs/view/6154/
Qualifications:
Minimum required - High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED); AA degree, 48 college units, OR passed County Para-educator exam. Preferred Experience - Minimum of 1 year of experience working with students who have significant needs is desirable. Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Sign Language, Hmong highly desirable). At this stage, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If offered the position, official transcripts will be required for placement (if using the AA degree to satisfy the para-educator exam requirement or if you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, HCOE offers a stipend.).
Position Summary
Under the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator or director, and under the general direction of a classroom or program teacher, provides instructional assistance to students individually and/or in groups according to state standards, classroom objectives and individualized learning plan, including health and/or behavioral plans. Other duties include direct supervision of students, implementing evidence-based teaching strategies and maintaining/preparing classroom environments/materials.
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform any combination of these duties.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This entry level position works directly with students to advance their academic and individualized goals. The special education paraeducator provides direct and indirect instructional support to children within the classroom or community environments under the direction of the assigned teacher.