What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATAC SpEd Para (S10A) - Paul Revere K-8 position at San Francisco Unified School District?
Who We Are
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 57,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 132 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose. Our goal is that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.
What It Means to Work Here
When you join our team at SFUSD you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused organization that approaches public education as a social justice movement, requiring broad collaboration across an array of strategic partners. In 2014, SFUSD created an inspiring statement, Vision 2025, which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan, Transform Learning. Transform Lives. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.
Who We Want
Under supervision of a teacher/administrator, employee will support student’s primary communication and educational access through use of Assistive Technology (AT) Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) (AT/AAC) as specified in a child’s Individual Educational Program (IEP).
The employee assists certificated staff by: operating instructional and communication equipment in appropriate instructional settings, implementing lesson plans (activities which include reviewing and correcting the work of pupils), participating in parent conferences when possible, proctoring examinations, keeping relevant records, as well as performing related duties as required.
Under the supervision of a special education teacher/administrator, employee must facilitate use of AT/AAC with special needs pupils. Duties include assisting in the implementation of the curriculum designed to serve pupils with special needs based on their IEP. Trainings for the position are job embedded.
Minimum Qualifications
One of the following: An Associate’s Degree or higher; or 48 College units and a High School diploma; or passing of the CBEST Exam and a High School diploma; or passing of the Instructional Aide Exam and a High School diploma.
Desired Qualifications
Utilizes knowledge appropriate to satisfy the Distinguishing Characteristics of the class listed above, examples of which may include: working knowledge of and experience with computers, operating systems, software applications and the internet; familiarity with instructional methods; and knowledge of school rules and regulations. Demonstrates competency in performing the following tasks: working with pupils who require the use of AT/AAC, acting quickly and effectively in emergencies, working with and relating to all individuals within the culturally diverse environment of SFUSD, and developing and maintaining effective, courteous communications with pupils, staff and public.
What We Offer
How to Apply
- Create an account and complete an application.
Please check back often to connect your application to specific openings as they are posted. Applicants will be contacted based on the needs of the district.
Non-Discrimination Policy
San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.
