Required Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent Must have completed (1) two years of study (minimum of 48 semester units) at an institution of higher education OR (2) possession of an associate’s (or higher) degree OR (3) met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness) Passage of District Competency Test Possession of current CPR and first aid certification Must be able to observe confidentiality of records and situations Must possess a positive attitude toward children Pre-employment Health Screening Desirable Qualifications: Courses or training in child care, child guidance, or child development Enthusiasm for and commitment to assigned tasks Knowledge of classroom procedures for exceptional children Ability to deal with conflict situations and hyperactive students Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training

Qualified applicants are directed to submit a classified application, a copy of equivalent of U.S. high school diploma or GED, proof of paraprofessional compliance and current CPR/First Aid certificate to the District Office at 1102 5th St., Wasco, CA 93280, email Clacosta1@wuesd.org or fax to (661) 758-3050 by Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.