Paraeducator Careers

Eligibility information for getting hired as a paraeducator

The following are minimum requirements* for eligibility: 

K-12 Special Education Instructional Aide or Substitute:

  • High school diploma or equivalent AND passed District Instructional Aide Exam; OR
  • High school diploma or equivalent AND passed CBEST; OR
  • High school diploma or equivalent AND 48 college units (official transcripts required); OR
  • Associate's degree or higher

Child Development Program Instructional Aide or Substitute: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent AND completion of 6 semester units of Early Childhood Education 

Security Aide:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Noon Monitor: 

  • At least 18 years old

*Roles not listed above will have position-specific minimum requirements.

This page was last updated on May 6, 2024