What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para Educator II-Exceptional Children (Teachers Assistant) position at San Mateo - Foster City School District?
About the Employer
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we humbly welcome you to the San Mateo-Foster City School District! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community.
Our district educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades in 22 outstanding schools. Our family of schools includes three middle schools (Grades 6-8), fifteen elementary schools (TK / K-5), three schools with all grades (K-8), and one Early Education Center. We also have preschools co-located at our six elementary sites. We have various theme based schools : Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and STEM.
ACHIEVEMENT GOAL : Create learning opportunities for ALL Pre-K through 8th students resulting in closing the achievement gap and culminating in personal and academic success in high school and beyond.
EQUITY GOAL : Reduce inequitable outcomes for ALL students and staff by prioritizing equity, access, and inclusion.
WELLNESS GOAL : Provide a safe, caring, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment for all students to meet the needs of the whole child.
To view our Strategic plan, click here : https : / / www.smfcsd.net / our-district / strategic-plan
SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT : The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality / national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification / ethnicity, age, religion, marital status / pregnancy / parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Job Summary
San Mateo-Foster City School District is accepting applications for our Para Educator II Exceptional Children Pool (teacher assistants) in our special needs classrooms.
Definition :
Under general supervision, to provide specialized instructional, behavioral, physical, and medical assistance to exceptional students with severe handicaps; to operate a specialized learning center for special needs students; to provide instructional record keeping support; to perform routine clerical duties; and to perform related work as required. Assist student in toileting and personal hygiene, change soiled clothing and remind student to use bathroom.
Requirements / Qualifications
To apply :
You may apply on line. Please include a copy of your high school diploma or higher or you can download a district application and mail with a copy of your high school diploma. If you have an Associates Degree or higher, and provide proof, the testing may be waived.
- CPR Certificate and First Aid required
- reading, math & writing test required; unless waived based on prior education and / or experience
- Proof of HS Graduation
