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Paraprofessional Special Education
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$44,687 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Paraprofessional Special Education at North Monterey County Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/17/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/10/2026 Contact Danielle Martucci Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Classified PERS Salary Schedule (Step 29) starting at $30.04 per hour. Final placement based on verified prior experience. Length of Work Year 195.5 days/school year, includes holidays
Employment Type Part Time Schedule/Location M/T/Th/F:
7:30AM
•3:30
PM W:
7:30AM
•1:30
PM, Elkhorn Elementary School Schedule/Location M:
9:30AM
•3:30
PM, T/W/Th/F:
8:15AM
•3:45PM, North Monterey County High School About the Employer Join our team at North Monterey County Unified School District! NMCUSD serves over 4,400 students from preschool through adult education across Castroville, Prunedale, Moss Landing, Aromas, and parts of Salinas. Our student population is 91% Hispanic, 49% English Learners and 87% of our students are socioeconomically disadvantaged. Our mission, the reason we exist, is to ensure that all students graduate college, career, and life ready. The way in which we make our mission a reality is by upholding the following core values: To have high expectations for all students and to provide the necessary support so that every student receives what they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. To be culturally responsive, human centered and kind. To be inclusive, collaborate across differences and find common ground. To engage in continuous improvement and data based decision making. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to equity, inclusion, and making a real difference in students' lives. If this is you, apply today! Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Principal, Director of Special Education, or Coordinator for Special Education, assist the assigned certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with moderate to severe special education learning needs in a special education or general education classroom environments; support collection of student data and in the preparation and implementation of behavioral and instructional materials; ensure successful achievement of accommodations, modifications, and measures to "remove barriers to learning" through the Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plan; perform a variety of routine clerical duties. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 recent letters, dated within the past 2 years.) NCLB Compliance (Verification of Associate's Degree, OR transcripts showing completion of 48 semester units, OR copy of NCLB compliancy certificate.) Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, transcripts or college degree) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 recent letters, dated within the past 2 years.) NCLB Compliance (Verification of Associate's Degree, OR transcripts showing completion of 48 semester units, OR copy of NCLB compliancy certificate.) Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, transcripts or college degree) Resume Comments and Other Information This position requires NCLB Compliance (Applicants must submit a copy of an AA degree or higher, transcripts showing at least 48 units OR a copy of a certificate indicating you have met the NCLB requirements.) Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and/or FBI, proof of being cleared of Tuberculosis are required prior to starting employment. Comments and Other Information This position requires NCLB Compliance (Applicants must submit a copy of an AA degree or higher, transcripts showing at least 48 units OR a copy of a certificate indicating you have met the NCLB requirements.) Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and/or FBI, proof of being cleared of Tuberculosis are required prior to starting employment. Links Related To This Job North Monterey County Unified School District NMCUSD Salary Schedules NMCUSD Benefits CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings