How do I Find a Job in a School District That Does Not Require a Degree?
Many jobs that do not require a college degree are available in rural and urban school districts. In some regions, such positions come under the “classified” employee category as opposed to certified employees, who are generally teachers with a university education. Classified positions include office support personnel, school bus drivers or janitorial jobs. School districts also offer job opportunities for non-college graduates inside the classroom, such as occupational therapy assistants, special education aides and various teachers’ assistant positions. Visit school district headquarters and inspect job postings in the administrative offices. Limit your search to “classified” employee job opportunities. Be aware that many school district jobs are offered to current school district employees looking for lateral transfers and promotions. These postings are clearly identified as “in-house” job opportunities. Apply for classified jobs online. Large school districts, such as the Pasadena
