Paraeducator (One-to-One) (Pool of Candidates)*REPOST

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% benefits coverage for employees

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

East Side Union High School District is seeking a dedicated Paraeducator to support certificated teachers in classrooms serving students across special education categories. The role involves instructional assistance, supervision, and clerical tasks to maintain an orderly learning environment.

The position requires at least two years of college (or equivalent NCLB credential) and fingerprint clearance. Bilingual skills are preferred to help diverse student needs and family communications across

Qualifications

• Must have the equivalent of two years of full-time college (at least 48-semester units) or pass the NCLB test.
• Successful candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide official sealed transcripts.
• Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teachers in instructing individuals or small groups of students.
• Supervise students to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize classroom activities and equipment.
• Maintain attendance, records, and student files; assist with clerical tasks as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Student behavior understanding

Classroom support

Clerical ability

Education

Two years college or 48-semester units

Job description

As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Job Summary

Students served may qualify for Special Services under any of the 13 federal Special Education eligibility categories; they have varying levels of academic, adaptive, and behavioral needs. The most common areas of disability in East Side Union High School District are Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism, Other Health Impairments, Intellectual Disabilities, and Emotional Disabilities. To assist a certificated teacher(s) in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities;to perform a variety of related duties in the maintenance of an effective leaning environment; and to perform clerical duties as assigned. This job class requires a high degree of positive contact with both students and certificated staff.

Job Description / Essential Elements

Job Title: Paraeducator Description of basic functions and responsibilities: To assist a certificated teacher(s) in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities; to perform a variety of related duties in the maintenance of an effective leaning environment; and to perform clerical duties as assigned. Employees in this classification receive direct to general supervision within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures. This job class provides a variety of responsible instructional support activities to enhance the district’s educational environment and may be assigned to a classroom(s), learning center, testing center, computer laboratory, science laboratory, child-care center and/or other instructional facility. Employees in this job class may work with students. This job class requires a high degree of positive contact with both students and certificated staff. Supervisor: School Site Administrator. Major duties and responsibilities: Assists teacher(s) in instructing individuals and/or small groups of students in various learning situations including basic academic, vocational, and/or specialized subject areas; tutor students as assigned. Assists certified teacher(s) in implementing curriculum for assigned area(s) of instruction. Assists in supervising student to maintain effective learning environment, noting behavioral problems observed and discipline when necessary. Assists in organizing assigned learning and/or instructional environmental(s) including classroom, learning/testing center, computer/science laboratory, child care center, etc.; maintaining bulletin boards, issuing and retrieving equipment/materials, and maintaining neat and orderly classroom/instructional areas. Prepares instructional materials for use in classroom/center activities; types and makes dittos; copies materials; collates, staples, and hole punches quizzes, tests, and work sheets; gathers appropriate resource information/materials; and sets up equipment as assigned. Provides teacher(s) and/or school administrators with relevant feedback and information on students’ progress through observation, daily contact, and maintaining accurate student records. Participates in parent/family meetings as assigned. Administers, and scores tests, daily assignments, homework, etc. Maintains informational and operational records and files including test/homework scores, attendance information, meal counts, student work folders, learning center/computer lab use, and records related to books, materials, equipment, and supplies. Monitors and assists students while using equipment such as computer terminals, printers, controlled readers, industrial education equipment, and cassette recorders as assigned. Monitors, inventories, orders and maintains instructional supplies and equipment as assigned. Takes daily attendance and prepares appropriate attendance forms/reports. Prepares answer keys for worksheets and tests. Contacts parent regarding absences, meetings, appointment scheduling, and to verify/obtain information, etc. Escorts students to and from classroom/learning center on orientation campus tours, on field trips, etc.; issues student passes. Performs a variety of clerical tasks as assigned including typing, filing, answering telephone and taking messages. Translates written/oral information, assignments, letters and forms for students, parents, and staff as assigned. Obtains, prepares, and sets up food for child care center participants as assigned. Performs related duties as required.

Employment standards

• Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Knowledge of the general needs and behaviors of students
• Knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations
• Ability to learn methods and procedures to be followed in assigned instructional situation
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
• Ability to understand the needs of assigned students and to effectively relate to those needs in a learning situation
• Ability to learn the requirements of the students in the specific learning program(s) to which assigned
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Ability to effectively supervise students in a variety of situations
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate classroom/center records and files
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms
• Ability to operate standard office and instructional equipment as appropriate to area of assignment including typewriter, copier, scantron, computer terminal, etc
• Ability to type accurately at a rate required for successful job performance
• Ability to remain calm and patient in stressful situations
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• May require Ability to speak, read, and write specified foreign language

Requirements / Qualifications

Must have the equivalent of two years of full-time college (at least 48-semester units) - OR pass the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test. Successful candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide Official Sealed Transcripts.

Foreign Transcripts - We require all foreign transcripts to be evaluated in order to be accepted.

A copy of transcripts is required as an attachment to your online application, or you must pass the NCLB Test.

Bilingual candidates preferred.

Comments and Other Information

Range 7: $21.28 / Hour - $27.19 / Hour with 30 College Semester Units Range 8: $21.87 / Hour - $27.84 / Hour with 60 College Semester Units OR Associates Degree Range 9: $22.37 / Hour - $28.55 / Hour with 90 College Semester Units Range 10: $22.94 / Hour - $29.27 / Hour with Bachelors Degree

Range 7: $21.28 / Hour - $27.19 / Hour with 30 College Semester Units Range 8: $21.87 / Hour - $27.84 / Hour with 60 College Semester Units OR Associates Degree Range 9: $22.37 / Hour - $28.55 / Hour with 90 College Semester Units Range 10: $22.94 / Hour - $29.27 / Hour with Bachelors Degree