**Role & seniority: ** Para Educator (Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional), General Education & Special Education support; under direction of a special education teacher.

**Stack/tools: ** Not specified. (Written exams required unless already passed Instructional Assistant General Ed & Special Ed tests; AA degree may substitute.)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Support students in general and special education classrooms under a special education teacher’s direction.
Provide targeted assistance for students with intensive challenges (behavior, communication, social skills).
Support student needs across varied school settings during approximately 8:00 AM–2:30 PM.
Must-have skills:
- Ability to pass required written exams for Instructional Assistant (or use AA degree in lieu of testing).
- Experience working with students requiring support in behavior/communication/social skills.
- Ability to follow guidance from special education teachers; classroom support competence.
- Provide 2 recent written letters of recommendation (attach via edjoin.org).
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience working with autistic students (preferred).
- Prior success on Instructional Assistant general/special education tests (avoids re-testing).
Location & work type:
- Location: Las Virgenes Unified School District Office, 4111 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302.
- Work type: Short-term; 130 hours/week (M–F);

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IMPORTANT: Interested applicants should apply at www.edjoin.org. Written exams for Instructional Assistant, considered for the position. Las Virgenes Unified District Office, 4111 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302, 818-878-5260 ****IF YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT GENERAL EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION TESTS, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-TEST An AA degree can be used in lieu of testing. Two recent written letters of recommendation are required. Please scan and attach your letters to your application on edjoin.org.

Comments and Other InformationSHORT TERM - NO FRINGE BENEFITS HOURS: 130 hours per week (M - F). Times are approximate 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Para Educator works under the direction of a special education teacher in a variety of school settings. Para Educator may also provide support to students with intensive challenges (behavior, communication, social skills) in general and special education classrooms. Experience working with autistic students preferred. As set forth in the policies and procedures of the Las Virgenes Unified School District, the District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis as prohibited by law, including but not limited to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, covered veteran's status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The District recognizes the educational value of a diverse environment and welcomes applicants and employees of all backgrounds. Disabled applicants who require an accommodation in order to participate in the application process should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel at 818.878.5260

SHORT TERM - NO FRINGE BENEFITS HOURS: 130 hours per week (M - F). Times are approximate 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Para Educator works under the direction of a special education teacher in a variety of school settings. Para Educator may also provide support to students with intensive challenges (behavior, communication, social skills) in general and special education classrooms. Experience working with autistic students preferred. As set forth in the policies and procedures of the Las Virgenes Unified School District, the District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis as prohibited by law, including but not limited to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, covered veteran's status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The District recognizes the educational value of a diverse environment and welcomes applicants and employees of all backgrounds. Disabled applicants who require an accommodation in order to participate in the application process should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel at 818.878.5260

Para Educator 1, Special Education - SHORT TERM / 30 hrs wk/Site TBD/ Testing Dates: Thursdays at 9:00 am at the District Office

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