Paraprofessional II Special Education (Multiple Vacancies)

Education and Experience:Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and some experience working with children in a learning or organized setting. Incumbents must meet requirements specified under every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In addition must meet on of the following:- Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 units);- Obtained an associates or higher degree (college level); OR- Met (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal State or local academic assessment knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading writing and and Other Requirements:Valid First Aid and CPR certification within a probationary and Interview Process:Candidates who successfully pass application screening will participate in the following competitive recruitment testing phases as applicable based on minimum qualification status:- Written Examination: Candidates who do not meet the educational minimum qualifications will be required to complete a paraprofessional equivalency examination. This multiple choice examination is administered on a continuous basis typically once per month.- Panel Interview (Required): All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications or who successfully pass the paraprofessional examination will be required to participate in a panel interview. Panel interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis typically twice per candidates will be notified of specific testing and panel interview note:Requests for alternate or rescheduled testing or interview dates will not be are expected to be available for all scheduled components of the recruitment testing process.

Application Screening and Recruitment Process:A complete Nimble application is required for consideration.- Incomplete applications will not be considered.- Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed must provide professional references.- References should be work-related; supervisory references are strongly recruitment is conducted in accordance with a merit-based selection process consistent with California public sector hiring practices.- Advancement is based on qualifications examination results and other job-related will be screened to verify minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the stated requirements or who qualify to demonstrate equivalency through an examination will be invited to move forward in the competitive recruitment selection communication regarding application status and next steps will be sent via Nimble email.- Applicants are responsible for monitoring their email including spam and junk folders for all recruitment communications.