Paraeducator Behavior & Instructional Support - General Education (Open Recruitment) at Westminster School District
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Application Deadline
7/23/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/8/2026
Contact
Maria Orona
714-894-7311 1171
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Pay Range
$24.13 - $29.33 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
10 months
Employment Type
Part 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.
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Requirements / Qualifications
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an Administrator of Student Services, assists a certificated teacher(s) or specialist(s) in providing behavior support to students; perform independent paraprofessional duties related to regular and special education students with significant behavioral concerns; perform instructional support and follow-up activities. Positions in this class are distinguished from other Paraeducator positions by assignment to a variety of Special Education and General Education classrooms throughout the district to implement behavioral intervention plans designed by district behavior specialists; provides specialized assistance requiring specific training in behavior related programs; provides instruction to entry-level instructional assistants; assist supervisor on organizational and procedural issues, and perform other related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and demonstrated experience in working with children in a learning situation, preferably children with special needs. College level training in child care, psychology, education and training of atypical children preferred. Forty hours of documented behavior training preferred. Must meet ONE of the following: - 48 college units (Copy of Transcript Required) OR - AA or higher (Copy of Transcript Confirming Degree Required) OR - Passing score on our District s written exam
Requirements / Qualifications
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an Administrator of Student Services, assists a certificated teacher(s) or specialist(s) in providing behavior support to students; perform independent paraprofessional duties related to regular and special education students with significant behavioral concerns; perform instructional support and follow-up activities. Positions in this class are distinguished from other Paraeducator positions by assignment to a variety of Special Education and General Education classrooms throughout the district to implement behavioral intervention plans designed by district behavior specialists; provides specialized assistance requiring specific training in behavior related programs; provides instruction to entry-level instructional assistants; assist supervisor on organizational and procedural issues, and perform other related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and demonstrated experience in working with children in a learning situation, preferably children with special needs. College level training in child care, psychology, education and training of atypical children preferred. Forty hours of documented behavior training preferred. Must meet ONE of the following: - 48 college units (Copy of Transcript Required) OR - AA or higher (Copy of Transcript Confirming Degree Required) OR - Passing score on our District s written exam
Comments and Other Information
Written and Oral exam notifications will be sent through the Edjoin email or via an email from eSkills. 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
Written and Oral exam notifications will be sent through the Edjoin email or via an email from eSkills. 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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