Paraeducator Special Ed - Itinerant - Special Ed Dept. (QSS# 8594/9025) - Districtwide

Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support graduates who are resilient, future-ready, lifelong learners who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and are prepared to thrive in a global society. SCUSD’s Adult Portrait embodies eight elements that support our students: • World-Leading Professional • Student-Centered Lifelong Learner • Creative and Critical Thinker • Adaptive Forward Thinker • The Caring Adult • Inclusivity Champion • Equity Advocate • Empowering Collaborator If you have the skills to support this vision, we invite you to apply to join our team. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051 This position requires the candidate to have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR the ability to demonstrate, through a formal local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or readiness in those subjects, as appropriate). Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Paraeducator Special Ed - Itinerant assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or groups of students placed in special education programs and/or general education classrooms because of specific learning disabilities, severe emotional and behavioral issues, orthopedic disabilities and/or other limiting conditions; monitors and reports student progress regarding behavior and performance; and performs a variety of clerical and instructional duties in support of the instructional program as required by the disabling/limiting condition(s) of the student and according to established Individual Education Plans (IEPs). This is a non-site-specific paraprofessional position working with varying types and severity of disabilities within different grade levels and programs. Depending on the need(s) of the student(s), this person assists in classroom preparation and may assist with student personal hygiene and toileting; monitors and collects data on student's daily performance; and provides behavior support. A travel stipend is included. Qualifications: Equivalent to graduation from high school and at least 3 years experience working in a special education program or setting required. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary, as well as good oral and written communication skills are essential. Please note: Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates

Salary : $32 - $40