Paraprofessional II - Gretchen Higgins Pre School - 28.25hrs/week (PCN# 765) *BILINGUAL PREFERRED*

Requirements / Qualifications

Interested applicants must submit the following by the final filing date in order to be considered:

Completed EdJoin Application
Letter of Interest

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or the equivalent; community college and/or vocational training certificate preferred. NCLB compliance via two years of study (48 semester units) at an accredited institution of higher education, an Associate’s (or higher) degree, or a formal District assessment of knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
Experience: One year experience in clerical, office, or instructional support work OR an equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Prior experience working in a public school setting preferred.

Must be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR cards

As part of your hiring process, you are required to complete a physical abilities test to assure that you have the required physical abilities to perform the required job functions. Your offer of employment is conditional on your measured abilities to meet or exceed all of the established physical testing standards

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the management of the Director of Special Education and general supervision of the Principal, to assist a certificated teacher(s) in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of duties in the maintenance of an effective learning environment; and to do related work as required.

Comments and Other Information

The Governing Board of the Dixon Unified School District prohibits discrimination or harassment of district employees or job applicants 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. DUSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer