Paraeducator Instructional Support (Vacancies & Substitutes) at Westminster School District
About the Employer
WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This job classification is working in our special needs classrooms We offer vacation days, sick days, paid holidays, and contribute to retirement.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: Under the direction of a principal, assists, tutors, and trains students in a Special Education classroom or similar learning situation; performs a variety of supportive duties for teachers and school; some positions in this class involve taking care of personal hygiene of students; and does related work as required. Some lifting of students involved in the process may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school. Demonstrated successful experience working with children in a learning situation, preferably with children with learning problems, particularly where flexibility, patience, and sensitivity are required. If you have at least 48 units or credit hours of college coursework you are eligible to waive the written examination by attaching unofficial transcripts or AA Degree or higher to your application. Applicants with a high school diploma or GED without 48 units or credit hours of college coursework will be required to pass a proficiency test as legislated by the State of California.
- Copy of Transcript (attach transcripts if you have completed 48 + units)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: Under the direction of a principal, assists, tutors, and trains students in a Special Education classroom or similar learning situation; performs a variety of supportive duties for teachers and school; some positions in this class involve taking care of personal hygiene of students; and does related work as required. Some lifting of students involved in the process may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school. Demonstrated successful experience working with children in a learning situation, preferably with children with learning problems, particularly where flexibility, patience, and sensitivity are required. If you have at least 48 units or credit hours of college coursework you are eligible to waive the written examination by attaching unofficial transcripts or AA Degree or higher to your application. Applicants with a high school diploma or GED without 48 units or credit hours of college coursework will be required to pass a proficiency test as legislated by the State of California.
- Copy of Transcript (attach transcripts if you have completed 48 + units)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Part-time positions are typically 3 to 6 hours per day
Positions are 23 - 29.5 hours/week
Written and Oral exam notifications will be sent thru the edjoin email. Please check spam, edjoin email, and junk emails.
Please note *If you are contracted with Maxim/Amergis, Strategic Kids or Talent Collaborative and work at Westminster School District, unfortunately, we will not be able to consider your application for employment*
Comments and Other Information
Part-time positions are typically 3 to 6 hours per day
Positions are 23 - 29.5 hours/week
Written and Oral exam notifications will be sent thru the edjoin email. Please check spam, edjoin email, and junk emails.
Please note *If you are contracted with Maxim/Amergis, Strategic Kids or Talent Collaborative and work at Westminster School District, unfortunately, we will not be able to consider your application for employment*
Application Deadline
5/12/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/23/2025
Contact
Cynthia Torres
714-894-7311 x1171
714-894-7311 x1171
Number of Openings
16
Salary
Pay Range
$21.69/hour - $26.35/hour Per Hour
$21.69/hour - $26.35/hour Per Hour
Length of Work Year
10 months
Employment Type
Part Time