Paraprofessional & Paraprofessional-Preschool

#2627-21 (Dual Merged)

All new hires are being offered advanced step salary placement to Step C: $18.48/hour

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Paraprofessional & Paraprofessional-Preschool in order to fill existing and future vacancies. These positions are part-time, 3.75 - 6.0 hours per day, August through June, 206 paid days per year. The eligibility list will be valid for 6 months or until exhausted (whichever comes first).

All testing will take place at La Mesa – Spring Valley School District's Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: ) unless notified otherwise. Test starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification prior to sign-in.

A completed application for employment must be received in Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.

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• Experience working with children in an organized setting
• AND
• Possess an Associate's Degree or higher (submit copy of degree with application).
• OR
• Completed 48 units of college work (submit transcripts with application).
• OR
• Successful completion of the Every Student Succeeds Act (formerly known as NCLB) Exam given by La Mesa – Spring Valley School District (submit copy of certificate with application).
• AND
• Valid First A’ CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

The Paraprofessional and Paraprofessional-Preschool classifications require that all incumbents meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements. This can be accomplished by one of the following: a) 2 years of completed study at an institution of higher learning (48 units or more with transcripts submitted with application), b) an Associate's Degree or higher (copy of degree submitted with application), OR c) by passing the District ESSA exam.

If you would like to take the ESSA proficiency exam, please copy and paste the following link into your browser to submit an ESSA/NCLB interest form-

OR contact Courtney Lanier ier

Merit exam is for those who have submitted a classified application, meet minimum qualifications, and have satisfied the ESSA requirements above.

Written Merit Exam: TBA (By invitation only)

All testing will take place at La Mesa – Spring Valley School District's Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: ) unless notified otherwise. Test starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification prior to sign-in.

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Initial communications are made via email. Candidates who unsubscribe from email notifications will be automatically disqualified.

• Administer basic first aid and CPR as needed.
• Assists assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans; administers various tests as directed; prepares mandated reports and documentation as required.
• Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects; assures student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assists students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Assists students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene and daily self-help skills; toilet students, change diapers and soiled clothing as assigned by the position.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintains learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Observes and controls behavior of students in…