PARAEDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION II - #08

The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Clara Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alum Rock is a family-oriented community committed to its children and schools. The City of San Jose provides a wealth of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities for all ages in one of the most pleasant climates in the country. THE DISTRICT Alum Rock schools are neighborhood schools. Classrooms and schools represent the demographics of East San Jose. Parent involvement, community support, English classes, and health outreach services all contribute to school improvement. Standards-based instructional materials and immaculate campuses make Alum Rock schools a fine place to work and grow as a teacher. ETHNIC DIVERSITY Alum Rock serves a student body rich in racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. Professional Development is provided for teachers to assist students in reaching their full potential. The district provides a supplemental instructional program for English Learners as well as programs for gifted students and students with special needs. COMMITMENT The Alum Rock staff is committed to high expectations of achievement by delivering effective instruction that results in outstanding student performance. If this is your commitment as well, Alum Rock is the place to be! Locations: * Aptitud Academy - 1 position * Cassell Elementary - 8 positions * Chavez Elementary - 1 position * Cureton Elementary - 1 position * Dorsa Elementary - 1 position * Hubbard Elementary - 2 positions * Linda Vista Elementary - 1 position * Lyndale Elementary - 1 position * McCollam Elementary - 4 position * Meyer Elementary - 1 position * Ocala Middle - 4 positions * Renaissance I - 4 position * Russo/McEntee Academy - 4 positions * Ryan Elementary - 1 positions * San Antonio - 1 position BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the assigned management and/or supervisory position, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of autistic, behaviorally disturbed, emotionally disturbed, visually handicapped and severely handicapped students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self-help, social and community skills. REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school and two years experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting, or equivalent. Must have A.A. Degree or 48 Semester College Units, or otherwise meets the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB Certificate) Valid First Aid Certificate issued by Red Cross within six (6) months of employment. Please see job description for further details

Salary : $22 - $25