Hybrid Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education, PK-12, Extensive Support Needs - Sign Language (Rover) Special Education - (Sign Language Preferred) ********$1,000 HIRING INCENTIVE******** chez Modesto City Schools

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 Early Childhood Education, Child Welfare & Attendance, Special Education, Nutrition Services and Transportation. Modesto City Schools also offers an Induction Program with a state approved 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.

Licenses/Certificates/Permits Minimum Requirements: Instructional Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate, or equivalent. Certificate District-approved Restraint Certificate must be obtained within six (6) months of employment and renewed as required.

Minimum Requirement: 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. District-approved Restraint Certificate must be obtained within six (6) months of employment and renewed as required.

$14,400 annual District-paid contribution toward medical benefits**

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 Deputy Superintendent, Chief Human Resources Official, 426 Locust Street, Modesto, CA 95351 or by phone at (209) 574-1606.