The Manteca Unified School District is looking for part-time paraprofessionals.

 “This is a great opportunity for people in the community to help out in the classrooms,” said MUSD Communication Specialist Caitlin Pearsall, who indicated that this job is that of instructional support staff and could be ideal for retirees, grandparents, parents, or anyone in search of a rewarding part-time position in education.

A paraprofessional works under the supervision of a licensed teacher, supporting the instructor in the classroom via tutoring or assisting in managing and organizing instructional materials.

The requirements for the job are high school diploma (or equivalent) or one of the following:

·         Associates Degree or higher.

·         Completion of 48 college units.

·         Paraprofessional proficiency certification (MUSD offers proficiency testing).

MUSD will be hosting a job fair of Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 3 to 7:30 p.m., at the District Office, 2271 W. Louise Ave.

Those interested can now pre-register to secure an interview slot by logging on to www.edjoin.org/musd and clicking on to “Paraprofessional In-Person Recruitment Job Fair.

Walk-ins are also welcome.

For more information, call 209.858.0860 or log on to www.mantecausd.net.