Paraeducator - Special Education

Description Multiple positions available for immediate hire! Current Vacancies: Positions are typically 5.75 hours per day and 183 days per year. Currently testing for an eligibility list at this time which will be used to fill vacancies for up to one year. Immediate need for substitute employees will be hired from this recruitment as well. Under general supervision, provides instruction to individual or small groups of students in subject-matter areas to reinforce lessons to special education students; may assist speech therapists in assessing and providing services; may provide services to students with specialized behavioral and health needs; may provide assistance with personal hygiene; monitors and records student behavior and performance; may work one-on-one with and supervise an assigned student that has learning, emotional, physical and/or behavioral disabilities; may support small group and whole group instruction in collaboration with the special education or general education teacher; completes paperwork and creates classroom materials as needed for instruction and behavioral support; and performs related duties as assigned. Employment Standards Education and Experience Consistent with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and other related legislation, paraprofessionals working in a program supported with Title I funds must meet the following standards: Education: The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following: 1. Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; or 2. Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree; or 3. Meeting a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. Experience: One year of experience working with school-age children with special needs in an organized educational, health, childcare, or other structured setting is desirable. Special Requirements, License or Certificate, as required by the individual assignment/position: • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's license. • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CPR and first aid certificate. • Some positions in this classification may require bilingual certification and/or a special assessment of the ability to communicate clearly in English and/or Spanish.

Salary : $24 - $29