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Classified Vacancy
ParaProfessional,
Special Beginnings,
Arcata Locations,
6 hrs/day, 3 days/wk (Wed/Th/Fr), 10 months/yr,
Position #725, .5143 FTE
Job #6466 Closing Date: October 30, 2026 4:00 pm
  
Employing District Humboldt County Office of Education
Ariel Aaron, Director of Human Resources, 707.445.7039 or hr@hcoe.org
Salary $21.67 - $32.01
Job Description https://hcoe.org/job-descriptions/paraprofessional-special-education/
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Minimum required:
High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED),
AA degree, 48 units of college semester units or passed County Paraprofessional exam
Current CPR certification (or the ability to obtain certification within 3 month of hire)
Successful completion of CPI training within 6 months of hire

Preferred Experience:
1 year of experience working with students who have significant physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral needs is highly desirable.
Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Sign Language, Hmong is highly desirable).

The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and show proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Application Procedure
  • Classified Application Form
    (available online at: hcoe.org/employment)
  • Cover Letter Stating reasons for application and summarizing candidate's qualifications
  • Resume
  • Official/Un-Official Transcripts Required
  • Proof of license or certificate
  • 2-3 Letters of recommendation (suggested, but not required)
Application Deadline October 30, 2026 4:00 pm
Return Your Application Packet to: View Job
Human Resources
Humboldt County Office of Education
901 Myrtle Avenue
Eureka, CA 95501

The Humboldt County Office of Education supports the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment