Paraprofessional Aide

Under the general direction of the site Principal or Designee, the Paraprofessional Aide provides support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teachers and staff. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with instructional support which directly supports student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification.

Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and preparation of materials (e.g., makes copies, cuts materials, prepares homework folders) under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with
  
  lesson
  
  assignments (e.g.,
  
  reads stories, listens to students read, provides writing assistance, reinforces English
  
  lessons,
  
  provides
  
  spelling
  
  practice,
  
  facilitates
  
  activities and
  
  computer
  
  learning
  
  programs)
  
  to
  
  practice
  
  and/or
  
  reinforce
  
  learning
  
  concepts and
  
  to
  
  assist
  
  students
  
  in
  
  reaching
  
  academic
  
  goals
  
  and
  
  grade
  
  level
  
  standards.
• Attends
  
  meetings
  
  and
  
  in-service
  
  presentations
  
  to
  
  acquire and/or convey
  
  information
  
  relative to
  
  job
  
  functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff concerns regarding observed academic needs.
• Implements,
  
  under
  
  the
  
  supervision
  
  of
  
  assigned
  
  teacher,
  
  instructional
  
  programs and lesson plans to present and/or reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintains
  
  classroom
  
  equipment,
  
  work
  
  area,
  
  and
  
  manual
  
  files
  
  and records to ensure availability of items, provide written reference, and to provide a safe learning environment
  
  and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors and redirects behaviors of
  
  individual
  
  and/or groups of students
  
  in
  
  a variety of settings (e.g., classroom,
  
  playground,
  
  field
  
  trips,
  
  library,
  
  lunchroom,
  
  bus
  
  loading/unloading)
  
  to
  
  provide
  
  a
  
  safe
  
  and
  
  positive
  
  learning
  
  environment.
• Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel and encourages compliance for participation of
  
  the
  
  implementation
  
  of
  
  curriculum
  
  and
  
  teaching
  
  methodologies; assists with student testing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Principles of child development, instructional processes
• General purposes and goals of public education
• Techniques used in directing, disciplining and motivating students
• Basic recordkeeping techniques
• Classroom management techniques and playground rules
• Safety practices and procedures

Skills and Abilities to:

• Perform basic clerical functions
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Operate standard office equipment
• Use English in both written and verbal form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
  
  

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy with students, administration, and staff
  
  

• Actively move around play field, playground or campus for extended periods
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records
• Assume responsibilities involved in supervising and working independently with students
  
  

• Develop and maintain collegial relationships with staff

• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Maintain safe environment for students
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and the public

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of 48 units from a nationally accredited college or university; or A.A. degree or higher, or the passage of a local assessment test.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One (01) year of experience working with children in an organized educational setting, childcare setting, or community youth organization.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• None required

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• After offer of employment, obtain:
  • Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  • Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
  • Pre-employment physical exam B through District's provider

SALARY SCHEDULE:

Classified Salary Range: 15

Work Calendar: 204 Days

Work Hours: 6.5 hours/day

Work Location: To be determined

Effective Start Date: August 2025

*Materials Required:*

1. Completed application

2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency (copy of official transcript OR copy of diploma is acceptable)

AND

3. Copy of official college transcript indicating the completion of forty-eight (48) units from a nationally accredited college or university, or A.A degree or higher, OR passage of a Paraprofessional local assessment test

4. Resume

**MUSD offers a local Paraprofessional assessment test. To be invited to take the assessment, you must complete an online application through this website. For more information, please contact Personnel Specialist Alejandra Venegas-Chaves at alejandravenegaschav@maderausd.org.***

*PC RULES 5.2.1.2 -5.2.1.2 - In-house employees will have first consideration for the position. If sufficient candidates are not available to complete the three ranks, the Personnel Commission will move to include outside candidates.

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted. Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process.

The examination process will include a competency assessment (100% weight). Those candidates achieving a passing overall score of 70% out of 100% on the assessment will be placed on the Eligibility List, and the top three (3) ranks will be forwarded to the hiring authority for final interview and selection. The Eligibility List is valid for one (1) year from the certified date.

INITIAL TESTING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT: JUNE 16, 2025

PASSING THE EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded, but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALLcurrent and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information of your supervisors. The experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you. The examination process/examination date is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the email address listed on your application.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Personnel Specialist, Alejandra Venegas-Chaves, at (559) 675-4500 Ext 294 or emailalejandravenegaschav@maderausd.org.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request, including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator:

Prince Marshall

Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637

559-416-5826

Closing Date/Time: Fri, 06 Jun 2025

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• Madera Unified School District - Personnel Commission

• (559) 675-4500 Ext. 295

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