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.
Paraeducator III - 6 hrs/day (Sierra View) Twin Rivers Unified School District - 3.5 North Highlands, CA Job Details Full-time $22.11 - $29.22 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications School experience CPR Certification Experience working with individuals with disabilities High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Working with students Classroom experience Working with students with special education needs Disability services experience Full Job Description Paraeducator III - 6 hrs/day (Sierra View/PC#253467)
Position Summary:
Performs specialized instructional support to individuals and groups of Special Education or Severely Handicapped students. This position applies to those who have been trained and who are integrating significant para-professional health care services or behavior interventions with instructional support. Please click here to view all TRUSD job descriptions in full detail.
Application Deadline:
8/13/2026
Work Year:
182 work days/year
Employee Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$22.11 - $29.22 per hour in 9 annual steps. Salary placement is based on relevant experience.
Location:
Sierra View Hours:
6 hours/day; 5 days/week
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance available for employees who work 4+ hours per day (Full district contribution for 6+ hours/day; 50% contribution for 4-5.99 hours/day).
Education and Experience:
The position typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and 48 units of college credit hours that are degree eligible, plus one year of experience working with in a classroom environment containing students with special needs. Incumbents having additional college coursework may use it to substitute for some experience. Additional experience in an instruction support or health care environment may substitute for some post-secondary education.
Licenses and Certifications:
May require a valid driver's license. Requires a valid First-Aid card and CPR certificate. Documents (all of the following documents are required for this position): CPR/First Aid Certification (Requires a valid First-Aid card and CPR certificate) NCLB Compliance (48 college units (semester) or pass the Paraeducator Proficiency Exam) - Proof of HS Graduation - High School Diploma or High School Transcripts or equivalent (ex: GED) Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience)
Important Comments:
Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Associate Superintendent HR, Wesley Marshall, at 916-566-1600 ext. 32114. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request. I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district.
