PARAPROFESSIONAL EARLY EDUCATION SPECIAL NEEDS
- (JOB POSTING #161)
ELIGIBILITY LIST
will be created from this recruitment. Eligibility List may be used to fill current and future vacancies. at Rialto Unified School District Application Deadline 6/16/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/9/2026 Contact 9098207700 2403 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Range 30 $23.72 - $30.30 per hour (Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance above and beyond salary for employees and eligible dependents) Length of Work Year 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 203 days per year Employment Type Full Time About the
Employer MISSION:
The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by:
- High expectations for student achievement
- Safe and engaging learning environments
- Effective family and community involvement
- Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting
- Appreciation of universal diversity
BELIEFS:
We believe that…
- Everyone has unique talent
- There is boundless power in all of us
- All people have equal inherent worth
- Diversity is strength
- Each person deserves respect
- High expectation inspires high achievement
- Risk is essential to success
- Common and individual interest are reciprocal
- Integrity is critical to trust
- Honest conversation leads to understanding
- Music is the universal language
- A strong community benefits all of its members
- Everyone can contribute to the good of the community Job Summary Job Summary Under the immediate supervision of a Preschool teacher, performs instructional and other tasks supportive of the educational program and the teacher's efforts; performs basic clerical tasks and other related duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree. Verification of 12 college semester units in early childhood education/development core classes. Courses must include at least one 3 semester unit (or 4 quarter unit) course in EACH of the following core areas: Child Growth & Development | Child, Family, & Community | Curriculum Development or Principles & Practices
EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a preschool or child development classroom setting is desirable.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A current standard Pediatric Red Cross First Aid certificate and a current Pediatric CPR certificate are required at the time of employment and must be kept current as a condition of employment. A current Preventative Health Practices certificate is required at the time of employment or within the first six months of employment•. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier may be required.
DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
Successful completion of the District's Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test (a rigorous assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of and ability to assist with instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting State and Federal requirements) is required. A study guide can be found here: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1764614945/rialtok12caus/isi3gxvcdrjijdp0hpsk/ParaStudyGuide.pdf
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
- A
COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF
1)
A COMPLETE
electronic EDJOIN application.
- All sections of application must be FULLY completed.
- Application MUST clearly state how applicant meets all minimum job requirements.
- Applicant who does not make it clearly evident how they meet all job requirements may not be considered.
2) Attachment of the following document(s) to your electronic EDJOIN application: a) Verification of 12 college semester units in early childhood education/development core classes. Courses must include at least one 3 semester unit (or 4 quarter unit) course in EACH of the following core areas: Child Growth & Development | Child, Family, & Community | Curriculum Development or Principles & Practices b) One (1) Letter of Recommendation. Letter of recommendation MUST be
SIGNED & DATED
within the last year. Typed/Electronic signatures will NOT be accepted.
FAILURE TO ATTACH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO BE SCREENED OUT
- Copy of Transcript ((Copy of Transcript (Verification of 12 College semester units in early education/development.
Courses must include at least one 3 semester unit (or 4 quarter unit) course in EACH of the following core areas: Child Growth & Development | Child, Family, & Community | Curriculum Development or Principles & Practices) Letter(s) of Recommendation ( Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter(s) of Recommendation (One (1) Letter of Recommendation is
REQUIRED.
The letter(s) MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last year. (typed/electronic signatures will NOT be accepted)) Requirements / Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree. Verification of 12 college semester units in early childhood education/development core classes. Courses must include at least one 3 semester unit (or 4 quarter unit) course in EACH of the following core areas: Child Growth & Development | Child, Family, & Community | Curriculum Development or Principles & Practices
EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a preschool or child development classroom setting is desirable.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A current standard Pediatric Red Cross First Aid certificate and a current Pediatric CPR certificate are required at the time of employment and must be kept current as a condition of employment. A current Preventative Health Practices certificate is required at the time of employment or within the first six months of employment•. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier may be required.
DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
Successful completion of the District's Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test (a rigorous assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of and ability to assist with instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting State and Federal requirements) is required. A study guide can be found here: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1764614945/rialtok12caus/isi3gxvcdrjijdp0hpsk/ParaStudyGuide.pdf
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
- A
COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF
1)
A COMPLETE
electronic EDJOIN application.
- All sections of application must be FULLY completed.
- Application MUST clearly state how applicant meets all minimum job requirements.
- Applicant who does not make it clearly evident how they meet all job requirements may not be considered.
2) Attachment of the following document(s) to your electronic EDJOIN application: a) Verification of 12 college semester units in early childhood education/development core classes. Courses must include at least one 3 semester unit (or 4 quarter unit) course in EACH of the following core areas: Child Growth & Development | Child, Family, & Community | Curriculum Development or Principles & Practices b) One (1) Letter of Recommendation. Letter of recommendation MUST be
SIGNED & DATED
within the last year. Typed/Electronic signatures will NOT be accepted.
FAILURE TO ATTACH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO BE SCREENED OUT
- Copy of Transcript ((Copy of Transcript (Verification of 12 College semester units in early education/development.
Courses must include at least one 3 semester unit (or 4 quarter unit) course in EACH of the following core areas: Child Growth & Development | Child, Family, & Community | Curriculum Development or Principles & Practices) Letter(s) of Recommendation ( Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter(s) of Recommendation (One (1) Letter of Recommendation is
REQUIRED.
The letter(s) MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last year. (typed/electronic signatures will NOT be accepted)) Comments and Other Information