Substitute Paraeducator

• Special Education at Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Print Application Deadline 7/31/2026 3:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/7/2026 Contact Christopher Gonzales 5594973857 Number of Openings 10 Salary Single Rate $20.

93 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $20.93 per hour Length of Work Year Substitute Employment Type Part Time Programs Special Education Employment Type On call as needed Work Schedule Varies M-F (7:30am-4:30pm) up to 7 hrs. per day (On call as needed) School Sites Fresno, Kerman, Reedley, Sanger, Selma, Caruthers, Parlier, and Mendota Anticipated Start Date August 24. 2026 About the Employer Consider the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools ("FCSS") for a meaningful career and work with a team of caring, highly skilled professionals. FCSS collectively supports strong academic programs, career technical education and the arts for all students in Fresno County. With more than 1,400 employees working across the central valley, we manage to maintain a family like atmosphere. Explore the website to learn about FCSS and how you can join a team of incredible people with a common goal, providing the best educational experience for all students. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide instructional support and assistance to teachers, Master Teachers and students assigned to a designated special education, court school or preschool programs in the absence of an assigned employee and/or assigned to provide additional support as needed; perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management and classroom instruction of students; perform a variety of general clerical support duties related to classroom and program activities. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Please read the provided job description thoroughly.

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When submitting an application and required documents, please note the following:

• Required documents submitted after the closing date and time of position will not be considered.
• Once position has closed, please do not upload or change required document attachments.
• Please print and view job description for the required documents, qualifications and experience needed for this position. Once position closes you will not be able to go back and view.
• Working with special needs and at-risk youth requires sensitive and skillful staff. Moderate/Severe classrooms require diapering/feeding.
• Substitutes working in Special Education settings require a post offer employment pre-placement medical assessment, which is paid for by FCSS.

Certificate Copy (Must provide a copy of one of the following documents: 1) Associates or Bachelor degree; OR 2) transcripts demonstrating completion of 48 semester units; OR 3) Paraeducator Examination Certificate; OR 4) California Basic Education Skills Test) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Reference (1) Letter of Reference. It is recommended that letters of reference be authored by professional affiliations and specific to the open position.) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Please read the provided job description thoroughly.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS

When submitting an application and required documents, please note the following:

• Required documents submitted after the closing date and time of position will not be considered.
• Once position has closed, please do not upload or change required document attachments.
• Please print and view job description for the required documents, qualifications and experience needed for this position. Once position closes you will not be able to go back and view.
• Working with special needs and at-risk youth requires sensitive and skillful staff. Moderate/Severe classrooms require diapering/feeding.
• Substitutes working in Special Education settings require a post offer employment pre-placement medical assessment, which is paid for by FCSS.

Certificate Copy (Must provide a copy of one of the following documents: 1) Associates or Bachelor degree; OR 2) transcripts demonstrating completion of 48 semester units; OR 3) Paraeducator Examination Certificate; OR 4) California Basic Education Skills Test) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Reference (1) Letter of Reference. It is recommended that letters of reference be authored by professional affiliations and specific to the open position.) Resume Comments and Other Information Once your application has been successfully transmitted to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, you will receive an automated response from EDJOIN. Please ensure that you have received this email; it will contain information on the next steps of the selection process. When a candidate receives an offer of employment, their employment is contingent upon completion of the following:

• Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Background checks;
• Results of a tuberculosis skin test;
• Authorization to work in the

United States:

evidence of identity and employment eligibility; and

• Employment physical, when applicable.

Any offer is contingent upon fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above entitled position, current medical verification that incumbent is free of active tuberculosis and/or physical examination clearance. Certain criminal charges may also impact any job offer. Equal Opportunity Employer The Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. Employees of this County are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII, and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and the ADA Act of 1990. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. Upon the job applicant providing notice to the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, a reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicant so he/she may participate in the hiring process. Comments and Other Information Once your application has been successfully transmitted to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, you will receive an automated response from EDJOIN. Please ensure that you have received this email; it will contain information on the next steps of the selection process. When a candidate receives an offer of employment, their employment is contingent upon completion of the following:

• Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Background checks;
• Results of a tuberculosis skin test;
• Authorization to work in the

United States:

evidence of identity and employment eligibility; and

• Employment physical, when applicable.

Any offer is contingent upon fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above entitled position, current medical verification that incumbent is free of active tuberculosis and/or physical examination clearance. Certain criminal charges may also impact any job offer. Equal Opportunity Employer The Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. Employees of this County are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII, and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and the ADA Act of 1990. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. Upon the job applicant providing notice to the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, a reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicant so he/she may participate in the hiring process. Links Related To This Job 2026

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