Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education; PK-- Pool

Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education (PK-12) - Recruitment Pool May be Hiring Incentive Eligible (2025/2026 School Year)

Join Modesto City Schools as an Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education (PK-12) in the Recruitment Pool. This role is eligible for a hiring incentive for the 2025‑2026 school year.

• Experience working with school‑age students.
• High School Diploma, GED, or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate.
• Completion of forty‑eight (48) units of higher education study or an Associate’s (AA) degree, or successful passing of the Modesto City Schools Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Assessment Exam.
• Relevant experience in instructional paraprofessional roles for special education (PK‑12) with mild‑moderate, extensive support needs, or autism as specified.
• District‑approved Restraint Certificate obtained within six (6) months of employment and renewed as required.
• Completion of 20 hours of autism in‑service training with successful unit test scores of at least 80% within the first three (3) months of hire (for autism positions).

• $1,000 incentive bonus for positions with extensive support needs.
• $2,000 incentive bonus for positions with extensive support needs and autism.
• Potential additional benefits: 4‑5.99 hours of medical benefit contribution of $9,648 annually; 6‑8 hours of medical benefit contribution of $14,400 annually.

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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 .