Paraeducator Special Ed - Elementary Curriculum (QSS 8951) REPOST

Santa Clara Unified School District; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Clara Unified School District seeks a dedicated paraeducator to assist in reading, writing and mathematics for students in Extended Learning after-school programs. The candidate should support individual students per their IEP and collaborate with teachers to promote academic growth.

The role emphasizes strong English usage, clear written and verbal communication, and a willingness to work in a special education context with diverse learners in a California district.

Qualifications

• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of principles for assisting in reading, writing and math.
• Ability to work with special education students in after‑school settings.

Responsibilities

• Work with special education students in Extended Learning after-school programs.
• Provide individual services and support for students per their IEP.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Correct English usage

Instructional assistance

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college coursework

Job description

Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support students by providing an engaging and equitable education where each student reaches their full potential and is prepared for work and life. SCUSD's core value embodies five elements that support our students:

• Excellence and Continuous Improvement
• Equity and Social Justice
• Student Voice and Empowerment
• Communication, Empathy, Respect
• Collaboration

We encourage you to model our mission and core values through your work in Santa Clara Unified School District. 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 Dr. Jose V. Gonzalez, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

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). Testing TBD. You will be working with special education students in Extended Learning after-school programs and will provide individual services and support for these students per their Individual Education Plan (IEP). Qualifications: Candidate must be a high school graduate and have knowledge of principles and practices relating to Special Education, subjects taught in District schools, and principles and techniques of providing instructional assistance in a variety of subject areas. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary, as well as good oral and written communication skills are essential. Position may require toileting/health-related duties. If those duties are required, a 2.5% salary increase will be applied. The increase must be renewed annually if duties continue.

Comments and Other Information

• Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates.