Instructional Paraprofessional, Head Start - Everett Elementary School

Modesto City Schools; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Modesto City Schools is seeking an instructional paraprofessional to support preschool age students, assisting classroom teachers and ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus twelve ECE units or related core units, and an approved paraprofessional certificate or a permit/certification pathway that leads to higher credentials within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience working with preschool age students.
• High School diploma or GED or CHSPE.
• Twelve (12) units of Child Development OR Early Childhood Education core units.
• Instructional Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate.
• Must possess one of: Active Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher, Child Development Associate Certification, or be enrolled in a program leading to an associate of or bachelor’s degree; or be enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within two years of hire and meet licensing staff qualifications.

Skills

Paraprofessional Proficiency

Education

12 units ECE core units

Associate Teacher Child Development Permit

Job description

Six (6) months experience working with preschool age students; High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE). Twelve (12) units of Child Development OR Early Childhood Education core units. Instructional Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate, Must possess one of the following: Active Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher level permit, Child Development Associate Certification, Be enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate of baccalaureate degree or Be enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within two (2) years of the time of hire and ensure to meet the state licensing staff qualification requirements.

• Certification (All applicants must submit a copy of twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education core units OR Associate Teacher Child Development Permit.)
• NCLB Compliance (Attach Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate and Child Development Teacher Permit OR higher level permit or Child Development Associates Cerfificate)
• You will be required to submit upon hire proof of Influenza (flu), Pertussis (TDaP), and measles (MMR) immunizations. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (i.e., experience, education, etc.) as listed on the job description in order to be considered for an interview. Modesto City Schools shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Questions regarding the District’s non-discrimination policy can be directed to Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, 426 Locust Street, Modesto, CA 95351 or by phone at [phone].