Come join the amazing HCOE team as a Para Educator for the Humboldt County Office of Education!
The Humboldt County Office of Education offers amazing benefits:
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (pro-rated for less than full-time employees)
- CalPERS Retirement Program with employer matching (27.05% for the 24-25 school year)
- Sick leave and vacation (pro-rated for less than full-time employees)
- 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
Special Education Department - Multiple vacancies at various locations (Fortuna, Arcata, Eureka)
6 hrs/day, 5 days/wk, 195 days/yr, FTE 0.86 #5611
Salary: $19.16 - $28.31/hr, DOE
Please click on the link for the complete job description and application process:
Glen Paul School
https://employment.hcoe.org/jobs/view/5611/
Court and Community School Sites - funded through 6/30/25
https://employment.hcoe.org/jobs/view/5769/
Court & Community School CCS sites 6 hrs/day, 5 days/wk, 195 days/yr Position 212, FTE 0.86 #5767
https://employment.hcoe.org/jobs/view/5767/
Paraeducator - Special Education Special Beginnings 1807 Harrison 6 hrs/day, 5 days/wk, 195 days/yr Position 431, FTE 0.86 #5821
https://employment.hcoe.org/jobs/view/5821/
Position Summary:
Under the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator or director, and under the general direction of a classroom or program teacher, the special education paraeducator provides instructional assistance to students individually and/or in groups according to state standards, classroom objectives and the individualized education program (IEP) or individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). This may include implementing health and/or behavioral plans and providing emergency health related assistance to students as needed. Other duties include direct supervision of students, implementing evidence-based teaching strategies and creating and maintaining classroom environments.
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.
Qualifications:
Minimum required: High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED); AA degree 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). Unofficial transcripts (if AA degree) are acceptable at this stage. If offered the position, official transcripts will be required for placement.
Please click on this link to register to take the Instructional Aide Proficiency Test (ParaEducator Test): https://hcoe.org/paraprofessional-exam/
