Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education (PK-6) - Recruitment Pool - - May be Hiring Incentive Eligible - - at Modesto City Schools Application Deadline 7/19/2024 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/18/2024 Contact Chad Stephens Number of Openings 30 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Varies by Position, see below Length of Work Year Varies Employment Type Full and Part Time Location Site to be Determined Additional Information - - New hire employees are required to enroll ... more details
Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education (PK-6) - Recruitment Pool **May be Hiring Incentive Eligible** at Modesto City Schools
Application Deadline
7/19/2024 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/18/2024
Contact
Chad Stephens
Number of Openings
30
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Varies by Position, see below
Length of Work Year
Varies
Employment Type
Full and Part Time
Location
Site to be Determined
Additional Information
**New hire employees are required to enroll in medical coverage with Modesto City Schools, unless the employee is able to provide proof of other group coverage (i.e., coverage through spouse's employer, etc.). If you have any questions regarding benefits, please email MCS-Benefits@mcs4kids.com.
About the Employer
Modesto City Schools is a Pre-K through 12th grade district, serving approximately 30,000 students. The District is one of the largest employers in Stanislaus County, with over 3,200 employees. It is divided into three divisions: Business Services, Educational Services and Human Resources. An Associate Superintendent oversees each division and a variety of programs, such as Child Development, Child Welfare & Attendance, Special Education, Nutrition Services and Transportation.
Modesto City Schools also offers a Beginning Teachers Support and Assessment Program (BTSA) with a state approved Induction Curriculum by which new teachers attain their Professional Clear Credential. Recognizing that as educators, we are life-long learners, Modesto City Schools offers extensive staff development opportunities to all employees: managers, teachers and classified staff. We also strategically recruit, hire and retain the highest quality employees that reflect the diverse population of our schools and community.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience working with school age students, or verifiable units in child development or related field; High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate; Completion of forty-eight (48) units of higher education study or obtained an AA degree or successfully passed the Modesto City Schools Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Assessment Exam.
Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education, K12, Learning Handicapped, Severe Disorders of Language, Resource Specialist: Range 25: $19.13 - $26.94 per hour. 180 days per year.
Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education, P-12, Physically and Severely Handicapped: Range 30: $21.60 - $30.40 per hour. 180 days per year.
Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education, P-12, SH/Autism: Range 30: $21.60 - $30.40 per hour (advanced to range 34 after training). 180 days per year, plus 20 extended service days.
Additional requirements: Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education, P-12, Physically and Severely Handicapped: Valid CPR certificate; District-approved Restraint Certificate must be obtained within six (6) months of employment and renewed as required. **********$1,000 INCENTIVE BONUS*********
Additional requirements: Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education, P-6, Severely Handicapped, Autism: Valid CPR certificate.; District-approved Restraint Certificate must be obtained within six (6) months of employment and renewed as required. 20 hours of successful autism in-service training with the passage of unit tests 80% or higher, within the first three (3) months of hire. Salary increase to range 34 upon completion.**********$2,000 INCENTIVE BONUS*********
- 4.00-5.99 hours ( Plus $9,648 annual District-paid contribution toward medical benefits**)
- 6-8 hours (Plus $14,400 annual District-paid contribution toward medical benefits**)
- NCLB Compliance (All applicants must submit a copy of an AA degree, transcripts showing at least 48 units OR a proficiency certificate showing that you have met the NCLB requirement.)
Comments and Other Information
**Hiring Incentive**
Any out of district new hire who agrees to stay for a minimum of one (1) year will be paid a potential hiring incentive in the following manner:
a. 50% to be paid within 45 days after the first day of paid contracted service.
b. 25% to be paid within 45 days after the successful completion of the employee's probationary period (i.e., 6-months or 130 days as stated in the Collective
Bargaining Agreement).
c. 25% to be paid within 45 days after the successful completion of one year of paid contracted service.
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (i.e., experience, education, etc.) as listed on the job description in order to be considered for an interview. All applicants must apply online through Edjoin.
Modesto City Schools shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Questions regarding the District’s non-discrimination policy can be directed to Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, 426 Locust Street, Modesto, CA 95351 or by phone at (209) 574-1606.
Links Related To This Job
- Paraprofessional Assessment Registration Form
- Modesto City Schools Website
- Complete Listing of Certificated Job Openings
- View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem.
Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.
- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
View Job Description: https://www.edjoin.org/JobDescriptions/947/Instructional%20Paraprofessional,%20Special%20Education%20-Various%20Positions-20230614154205.pdf
