Paraeducator, Special Education (0.8 FTE) - Bret Harte Middle School (2026-27)

Bret Harte Middle School; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bret Harte Middle School in Oakland, California is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education at 0.8 FTE. The role supports certificated teachers, helps students with IEP goals, and may include specialized duties for Deaf/Hard of Hearing or visually impaired students.

Duties include assisting with instruction, supervision, and health-related tasks as trained. Starting immediately, the position is classified as AFSCME Para, non-exempt, with 202 days or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• This position supports students with IEP goals under supervision of a certificated teacher.
• Ability to assist with basic health needs and maintain student safety.
• Capacity to communicate using sign language or signing systems as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teacher in instruction for students with disabilities.
• Read IEP goals to support instruction and progress.
• Communicate with teachers and families regarding student progress.
• Implement behavior strategies to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Assist with daily activities to support student learning and well-being.

Skills

ASL

PSE

MCE

Tools

Braille printer

Braille production equipment

Job description

Paraeducator, Special Education (0.8 FTE) - Bret Harte Middle School (2026-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967705

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ref: PCN1779

This position is 0.8 FTE.

The District and AFSCME are working together to create promotional opportunities for existing staff, therefore this job posting is available for seven (7) days for internal candidates based on our collective bargaining agreement.

TITLE:

Para-Educator, Special Education

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

Special Education and School Sites with
Transitional Kindergarten classrooms

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS:

202 days / 7.5 hours or duty days and hours as assigned

ISSUED:

Created: April 2015

SALARY GRADE:

AFSCME Para

BASIC FUNCTION : Under the direction of assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in an assigned educational program; assist children with meeting the goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); attend to the physical and health needs of students; monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities and classroom management. This position is distinguished from other student support roles in that, in addition to providing instructional support to students with disabilities under the guidance of a certificated teacher, employees in these positions are primarily responsible for attendant physical duties to enable students with disabilities to have equal educational opportunities, assisting with basic health needs of students with disabilities, as trained, and assisting the classroom teacher in creating with setting up and maintaining engaging academic environments.

This position may be used as a step towards further professional development opportunities as an Instructional Support Specialist and/or certificated position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRING SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Para-Educator: Assist in providing high quality instruction to individual or small groups of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) as well as other students in a classroom as assigned; must be able to communicate proficiently and effectively using a signing system such as American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgeon Signed English (PSE), Manually Coded English (MCE) and facial expressions appropriate to student’s level of understanding.

Visual Impairment Para-Educator: When assigned in a placement supporting students who are blind or visually impaired, must assist the classroom teacher in delivering instruction and meeting goals and objectives of students qualified for special education services for the visually impaired; must be able to read and demonstrate Braille; must be able to operate a supportive equipment, including without limitation, audio devices; Braille printer computer, tactile and Braille production equipment, and copiers; must be able to assist students with moving through the school environment and, where appropriate, use of a cane.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students (in Pre-K through Young Adult) in an assigned classroom or program including, but not limited to Special Day Class (SDC) or other programs; assist students with disabilities to meet the goals and objectives included in their IEP.
• Read IEP goals to support instruction to maximize student progress when trained by appropriate staff.
• Communicate with teachers and/or parents as may be required to assist in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implement classwide and individual behavior strategies to effectively maintain a safe learning environment when trained by appropriate staff, when needed.
• Communicate professionally with other staff and parents, both written and verbal, to provide seamless and transparent communication between all parties.
• Implement, under direction of teacher, lesson plans; assist individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Assist students with washing, toileting (may include lifting on and off toilet), diapering, dressing and undressing, grooming and other activities necessary for maintaining personal hygiene and neatness.
• Assist with the transportation of students; position and reposition students requiring the use of medical equipment, wheelchairs, braces, and other orthopedic equipment; make minor