Paraeducator Special Ed - Mayne (QSS 8282) - Preschool

Santa Clara Unified School District; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Unified School District seeks an instructional support professional to assist in delivering educational services to preschool through school-age students with special needs. You will implement instructional strategies aligned with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) under supervision and collaborate with teachers to foster student progress.

The role requires a high school diploma, and candidates should have knowledge of Special Education principles and techniques, along with strong

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices relating to Special Education.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics per IEP.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Skills

Special Education knowledge

Instructional assistance

Effective communication

Education

High school graduate

Two years of college or equivalent

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 Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

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 preschool school age special education students 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. Maintaining a current CPR and First Aid certification is required.

Comments and Other Information

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

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