Lead Paraeducator Behavior & Instructional Support (Open Recruitment)

Lead Paraeducator Behavior & Instructional Support (Open Recruitment) at Westminster School District

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Application Deadline

8/6/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/22/2026

Contact

Maria Orona

714-894-7311 1171

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$4,652 - $5,658 Monthly

Length of Work Year

10 Months

Employment Type

Full Time

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 infant, toddler and preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 7,900 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including four 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 in becoming innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.

Job Summary

Job Summary

• Vacancy Site: LAND - Current & Future Vacancies - 40 hours/week, 10 months/year - Working hours are generally between 8:00am and 4:30pm

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Requirements / Qualifications

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a Behavior Program Supervisor experienced in autism, and the general supervision of the Administrator, Student Services assists with the coordination of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, oversees activities of Paraeducator/Behavior and Instructional Support staff and provides training and instruction to entry level and less experienced Paraeducator/Behavior and Instructional Support staff, conducts scheduling and other organizational duties necessary for the functioning of the program and performs related work as assigned.

EDUCATION: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (2) College-level training in childcare, psychology, education, and training of atypical children preferred. EXPERIENCE: (1) One year or more of related experience and/or training in working with special education students as a Paraeducator Instructional Support, or Paraeducator/Behavior and Instructional Support staff (2) Documented completion of 40 hours of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training (3) Lead or Supervisory experience preferred.

• Certificate Copy
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a Behavior Program Supervisor experienced in autism, and the general supervision of the Administrator, Student Services assists with the coordination of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, oversees activities of Paraeducator/Behavior and Instructional Support staff and provides training and instruction to entry level and less experienced Paraeducator/Behavior and Instructional Support staff, conducts scheduling and other organizational duties necessary for the functioning of the program and performs related work as assigned.

EDUCATION: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (2) College-level training in childcare, psychology, education, and training of atypical children preferred. EXPERIENCE: (1) One year or more of related experience and/or training in working with special education students as a Paraeducator Instructional Support, or Paraeducator/Behavior and Instructional Support staff (2) Documented completion of 40 hours of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training (3) Lead or Supervisory experience preferred.

• Certificate Copy
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Written and Oral exam notifications will be sent through the edjoin email. Please note: If you are contracted with Maxim/Amergis, Strategic Kids, or Talent Colab and work at Westminster School District, unfortunately, we will not be able to consider your application for employment

Comments and Other Information

Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Written and Oral exam notifications will be sent through the edjoin email. Please note: If you are contracted with Maxim/Amergis, Strategic Kids, or Talent Colab and work at Westminster School District, unfortunately, we will not be able to consider your application for employment

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