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.
Paraprofessional Substitute - Immediate Needs 2026-2027 School Year at Dixon Unified School District Print Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 7/16/2026 Contact Carina Martinez Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Single Rate $20.67 Per Hour Length of Work Year On-Call Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Dixon Unified's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.
Requirements / Qualifications
Interested applicants must submit the following by the final filing date in order to be considered: Must be able to pass a strength and agility test, provide a clear
TB Test Completed EdJoin Application Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or the equivalent; community college and/or vocational training certificate preferred. NCLB compliance via two years of study (48 semester units) at an accredited institution of higher education, an Associate's (or higher) degree, or a formal District assessment of knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
Experience:
One year experience in clerical, office, or instructional support work OR an equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Prior experience working in a public school setting preferred.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under the management of the Director of Special Education and general supervision of the Principal, to assist a certificated teacher(s) in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of duties in the maintenance of an effective learning environment; and to do related work as required. As part of your hiring process, you are required to complete a physical abilities test to assure that you have the required physical abilities to perform the required job functions. Your offer of employment is conditional on your measured abilities to meet or exceed all of the established physical testing standards Requirements / Qualifications Interested applicants must submit the following by the final filing date in order to be considered: Must be able to pass a strength and agility test, provide a clear
TB Test Completed EdJoin Application Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or the equivalent; community college and/or vocational training certificate preferred. NCLB compliance via two years of study (48 semester units) at an accredited institution of higher education, an Associate's (or higher) degree, or a formal District assessment of knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
Experience:
One year experience in clerical, office, or instructional support work OR an equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Prior experience working in a public school setting preferred.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under the management of the Director of Special Education and general supervision of the Principal, to assist a certificated teacher(s) in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of duties in the maintenance of an effective learning environment; and to do related work as required. As part of your hiring process, you are required to complete a physical abilities test to assure that you have the required physical abilities to perform the required job functions. Your offer of employment is conditional on your measured abilities to meet or exceed all of the established physical testing standards Comments and Other Information The Governing Board of the Dixon Unified School District prohibits discrimination or harassment of district employees or job applicants on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. DUSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer Comments and Other Information The Governing Board of the Dixon Unified School District prohibits discrimination or harassment of district employees or job applicants on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. DUSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
