Academic and Behavior Support Paraprofessional (Pool)

Position Summary Education for Change is looking for Education for Change is looking for dynamic and visionary Paraeducators to work as a one-to-one aide for students in a general education setting. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, they will provide instructional support and assistance to the student and teachers; perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management and classroom instruction; perform a variety of clerical support duties related to classroom activities. They will support the student in the classroom environment and support the Special Education Teacher, classroom teachers, and other members of the instructional team. Founded in 2005, Education for Change (EFC) is a charter management organization that was created as a partnership between Oakland Unified School District and the education reform community in order to leverage the flexibilities in charter law to facilitate greater innovation and to address the underperformance of our most vulnerable student populations. EFC is Oakland’s largest charter operator, serving over 3,000 students in the Fruitvale and Elmhurst neighborhoods of East Oakland. Five of seven of our schools were formerly OUSD schools that converted to EFC to leverage the flexibility and agility provided by charter law for greater outcomes for our students. Required Qualifications: High school diploma At least two years of study at an institute of higher education or possession of an Associate’s degree or higher preferred 1 year working with students in special education or students from urban communities in an educational setting Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability to take initiative and modify activities and programs as needed Must possess a growth mindset and be able to use feedback to refine practice Knowledge of basic subjects taught in elementary school, including mathematics, reading, writing, grammar, and spelling Desired Qualifications: Knowledge and experience with students with autism and Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred Crisis Intervention Prevention (CPI) certification preferred Bilingual, Spanish

Salary : $40,477 - $69,738