EDEP Paraprofessional (sites and times vary) at Golden Valley Unified School District Print Application Deadline 8/7/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/29/2026 Contact Sabrina Malm (559) 645-3575 Number of Openings 15 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Range 7 $17.97 to $23.54 Length of Work Year School Days only Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and the supervision of the Extended Learning Opportunities Manager, assists in the direct care and supervision of students and handles routine clerical duties Job Description /

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DEFINITION

Under the direction of Superintendent of Educational Services and the supervision of the Site Principal, assists in the direct care and supervision of students and handle routine clerical duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists site director as needed.
• Assists director in maintaining classroom discipline; organizes activities, play and homework.
• Gives each child individual and special attention each day; responding to each child's particular needs and characteristics.
• Sets up and arranges supplies and equipment in the classroom as directed.
• Prepare, distribute and assist with clean up of snacks.
• Prepare teaching aids, charts, bulletin boards as directed.
• Responsible for the daily playground activities; implementation of daily lesson plans.
• Responsible for daily clean up of site room.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and skills of:

• Basic principles and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline.
• Core subjects taught in district schools.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Classroom procedures and conduct.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic First Aid.

Ability to:

• Provide quality child care and a safe environment for children in an assigned child care center program.
• Assist the teacher with the instructional and related activities of a lab or classroom setting
• Present a positive image of Golden Valley Unified School District,
• Print and write legibly
• Understand and follow written or oral directions
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward ELL students
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school; forty-eight units of college work or passing of paraprofessional exam for NCLB compliance; with a preference of one year of experience in working with school age children in an organized setting.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid California Class C Driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Classroom/Child Care environment

Physical Abilities:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information, seeing to monitor children; dexterity of hands and fingers to hold children and manipulate objects used in play activities; walking and stepping/up and down; lifting and carrying light objects; sitting and standing for periods of time.

Hazards:

Working with students who are sometimes disruptive; possible exposure to communicable diseases.

REPORTS TO

Site Principal FLSA:

Non-Exempt

BOARD APPROVAL

1/10/2009

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

WORK YEAR

School Days Only Requirements /

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school; forty-eight units of college work or passing of paraprofessional exam for NCLB compliance; with a preference of one year of experience in working with school age children in an organized setting. Materials

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The following items must be submitted: 1)Letter of Intent (reasons for seeking position) 2)Edjoin Application 3)Resume 4) Letters of Reference - Professional ONLY (minimum 3) 5)Transcripts and/or Paraprofessional Certificate

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee. Interview dates will be individually arranged for selected applicants. Requirements /

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school; forty-eight units of college work or passing of paraprofessional exam for NCLB compliance; with a preference of one year of experience in working with school age children in an organized setting. Materials

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The following items must be submitted: 1)Letter of Intent (reasons for seeking position) 2)Edjoin Application 3)Resume 4) Letters of Reference - Professional ONLY (minimum 3) 5)Transcripts and/or Paraprofessional Certificate

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. SELECTION PROCEDURE

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