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Para-Professional
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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
Para-Professional at Shaffer Union Elementary Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/23/2026 Contact Danae Polan 530-254-6577 4801 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $18.23-$25.95 DOE Length of Work Year 181 Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary 6.25 Hrs per day, 5 days a week - Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent/Principal, assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with achieving reading, writing and basic math skills, implementing instruction, reinforcing learning skills, and reinforcing school-wide discipline procedures in a Title I designated school. Assists instructor with preparation of classroom materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. AA Degree, 48 College Units, or successfully pass a Para-Professional exam is required. Live Scan Valid California Drivers License TB Test First Aide and CPR Certification Requirements / Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. AA Degree, 48 College Units, or successfully pass a Para-Professional exam is required. Live Scan Valid California Drivers License TB Test First Aide and CPR Certification CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits