Instructional Paraprofessional + Sign Language (1185)
June 23, 2026
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB TITLE: Instructional Paraprofessional + Sign Language (1185)
WORK YEAR: Part time: 5.5 hours per day/Monday-Friday/11 months/207 Days annually (Prorated upon hire)
START DATE: August 6, 2026
SALARY: Salary Schedule 5, Range 11, $ 21.43 to $31.68 per hour. Placement is dependent on experience. Plus 5% for the requirement of utilizing American Sign Language (ASL). The additional 5% will cease upon transfer into a position that no longer requires the utilization of ASL.
BENEFITS: Vacation and sick leave accrued. 14 paid holidays annually. This position contributes to Social Security. The contribution rate for Social Security is 6.2% of monthly earnings. This position also qualifies for CalPERS retirement. The employee contribution rate for CalPERS is either 7% or 8% of monthly earnings depending on the membership date.
AREA OF Durham Elementary – Special Education
ASSIGNMENT: Durham, CA
DEADLINE: Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision of the assigned manager, assists certificated staff in monitoring of student activities, maintenance of a suitable learning environment and learning experiences, preparation of appropriate materials, and providing a safe, nurturing, and healthy environment. Assists in the planning and implementation of an educational program for students; and performs a variety of general clerical duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from management or the assigned certificated supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (May include, but is not limited to the following)
- ALL POSITIONS:
- Assist in planning and implementing learning experiences for students
- Assist students in a variety of settings in academic subjects such as reading, writing and math, and vocational, and/or independent living skills
- Tutor students in developing interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promote the safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence
- Under the direction of a teacher train and assist students in behavior management; provide education regarding appropriate interpersonal actions; respond to discipline problems; act as a role model
- Promote the well-being of the students by helping them develop a positive attitude/self-image, personal hygiene habits, and an ability to cooperatively play and interact with other students and adults
- Monitor students during classroom, outdoor, or community activities
- Support various levels of behavioral needs
- Correct homework assignments and in-class exercises as assigned
- Recognize and respond to health and safety situations such as illness and seizures
- Perform clerical duties as assigned [EXAMPLES: typing, copying, filing, maintaining materials, equipment and supplies, answering phones, taking messages, and mail distribution]
- Assist in maintaining records and charts on individual students [EXAMPLES: attendance records, lunch count, daily charting, grading assignments, test scores, and progress of student learning]
- Maintain confidentiality of student information
- Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the facilities; may set up and move chairs and tables; assist in caring for and maintaining materials, equipment, supplies or toys
- May support breakfast and lunch duties including supervision
- Attend staff and parent meetings and in-service training
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor or classroom teacher
- As assigned, perform specialized health care procedures, such as gastrostomy tube feeding, measure and administer medications via oral, rectal, and gastrostomy tube routes, suctioning, and nebulizer treatments; attend training on the student’s specialized health care needs
- With teacher consultation, adapt classroom equipment and assignments according to the needs and capabilities of the student
- Participate as a member of the educational team and work closely with principals, teachers, aides, and office personnel in order to coordinate the program with the normal routine of the participating school
- SPECIAL EDUCATION - GENERAL (In addition to A. above);
- Assist and train student in the maintenance of independent living skills, such as dressing, eating, and personal hygiene
- Assist students with basic physical movement and basic motor coordination, which may include the use of a swimming pool
- Provide physical assistance to students who cannot care for themselves including feeding, diapering, turning, and physical movement
- Provide physical lifting when performing duties such as changing diapers and transferring non-ambulatory students
- Support students with emotional and behavioral challenges through the use of approved and trained techniques and methods
- Implement approved strategies for behavior management to support students exhibiting assaultive and/or aggressive behaviors
- Implement behavioral strategies and program modifications in accordance with the ’student's IEP
- May transport students on field trips and/or other activities
- SPECIAL EDUCATION – Deaf and Hard of Hearing (In addition to A. and B. above):
- Assist students, teachers and/or parents with communication using sign language
- Using sign language, facilitate communication to enable hearing-impaired/deaf students to understand concepts for classroom activities, assignments and directions
- TABLE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL - JUVENILE HALL (In addition to A. above):
- Assist students in the proper use and care of computers and software
- Maintain and respond to discipline problems; escort students from school to living units; act as a role model
- Assist in supervision, orienting, and testing of students
- Help maintain proper order in classroom during outbursts; deal with volatile students
- Discuss conduct and self-discipline with students Understand and follow Butte County Juvenile Hall security and lock-up procedures
- Use of proper emergency and emergency phone procedures
- Account for classroom materials, such as scissors, pencils, etc.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in all job-related matters
- Maintain a good, cooperative working relationship with Juvenile Hall Staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Proper childcare techniques
- Techniques and methods of child supervision
- Cultural and physical differences and needs of children in assigned program
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment
Ability to:
- Learn growth and development principles of children
- Patiently and effectively work with students of differing backgrounds
- Learn basic first aid and safety requirements
- Physically perform job tasks
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Follow directions and function within program policies and procedures
Education and experience- ALL:
- Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be completion of specialized training in child development, special education or a related field
- Possession or ability to obtain a valid CPR certificate
- Possession or ability to obtain a valid Standard First Aid certificate
- Must possess 48 semester units from an accredited college or university; or 2) Associate’s degree or higher; or 3) CBEST (Plus passage of CODESP Instructional Component); or 4) Passage of a Butte County Office of Education approved comprehensive Local Assessment Test (CODESP); or 5) Passage of another district approved Local Assessment Test
OTHER-SPECIFIED POSITIONS ONLY:
- SPECIAL EDUCATION - GENERAL:
- Possess a valid California driver’s license and current auto insurance
- Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing:
- Ability to communicate in sign language
- Table Mountain School - Juvenile Hall:
- Ability to accept working in a secure facility
- Ability to work in a multiple curriculum environment and knowledge of a wide range of academic subjects
- BILINGUAL (In addition to 1-3 above)
- Bilingual/biliterate in English and language of need
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional (less than 25%)
Ability to bend and twist, stoop, and kneel
Ability to lift 40 pounds
Ability to carry 25 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Often (25 – 50%)
Sufficient mobility to move about a classroom
Very Frequent (76%)
Ability to stand and move around a classroom
Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations
Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students and staff
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand
Ability to operate office equipment
Ability to reach in all directions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
NOTE: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.
OTHER:
- To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
- FINGERPRINTING FOR CONDUCTING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED and completed upon offer of employment.
TO APPLY: Visit: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2241828
Online applications only; no paper copies will be accepted. All online applications must be accompanied by the following attachments;
Incomplete applications will not be accepted
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation required, current letters preferred
- Proof of 48 semester units from an accredited college or university; or 2) Associate’s degree or higher; or 3) CBEST (Plus passage of CODESP Instructional Component); or 4) Passage of a Butte County Office of Education approved comprehensive Local Assessment Test (CODESP); or 5) Passage of another district approved Local Assessment Test
Upon offer of employment a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance will be required
Email: taldrich@bcoe.org
BCOE is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
BCOE prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, religion, race or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or concerns, please contact:
Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer:
Mikeial Williamson, Assistant Superintendent – HR
(530)532-5766
1859 Bird Street
Oroville, CA 95965
Section 504 Coordinator:
Maryanne Taylor, Senior Director – Special Education
(530)532-5740
1859 Bird Street
Oroville, CA 95965
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Handicapped IX Employer
Deaf individuals may use the toll-free California Relay Service (CRS). If you have a TTY: (530) 532-5650. If you do not have a TTY: 1-800-735-2922. Upon CRS connection, ask for 530-532-5785 for more information about this recruitment.