HOW TO APPLY TO TAKE TESTS
1. Open the Job Search Page.
2. Click "Search All Jobs" and look for the posting "District Proficiency and Instructional Assistance Assessment" and click "Apply Now" (you will be prompted to login or create a new account).
3. Complete the Questionnaire.
4. Submit Application.
5. Receive a Confirmation Email.
6. Receive Instructions on how to schedule the test within 48 hours.
District Proficiency Test
- Time limit = 1 hour 10 minutes
- 60 multiple choice items
- Assesses Reading, Written English, Math
- Testing Fee = $7 for external candidates
- Candidates who are unsuccessful can re-test after (30) days
STUDY GUIDE
Instructional Assistance Test
- Time Limit = 1 hour 10 minutes
- 50 multiple choice items
- Assesses: Instruction; Classroom & Behavior Management; Student Observation and Assessment; Diversity/Special Education; Legal & Ethical Standards
- Testing Fee = $7 for external candidates
- Candidates who are unsuccessful can re-test after (30)days
STUDY GUIDE
District policy and the Every Student Succeeds Act requires all paraprofessionals to have a high school diploma or high school equivalency recognized by the California Department of Education and one of the following:
- Have 48 semester or 72 quarter units from a recognized college or university OR
- Have and associate degree from a recognized college or university OR
- Pass the Instructional Assistance Test and pass the District Proficiency Test
Individuals with 48 semester college units or more are exempt from testing.
Individuals applying for the following Classified positions must meet specific educational and testing requirements.
- All Education Aide positions
- All Educational Resource Aide positions
- All Health Care Assistant positions
- All Instructional Aide positions
- Library Aide
- Resource Assistant for Students with Visual Disabilities
- All Specific Education Assistant and Trainee Positions
To determine if a U.S. high school, college, or university is considered recognized, please visit one of the websites of the regional associations that accredits public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the U.S. (see below).
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)
- The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc./ Commission on Institutions of Higher Education(NEASC-CIHE)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges (SACS-CC); Advanced-Ed
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- College Board - Covers: Colleges and Universities
Foreign degrees or transcripts may have to be evaluated by a transcript evaluation agency.