Paraeducator Student Attendant - Mayne (QSS 9250)

Santa Clara Unified School District; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Unified School District seeks a dedicated instructional assistant to support a special education student under an IEP. The role focuses on providing individualized academic and social support in a collaborative classroom setting.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, knowledge of special education principles, and strong English communication skills. CPR/First Aid certification is required yet training may be provided.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of principles and practices relating to Special Education and instructional assistance in various subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual services and support for a special education student per their IEP.
• Assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics and other subjects as appropriate.
• Work with a team to support student well-being and academic preparation.

Skills

Oral and written communication

English grammar/spelling/punctuation

First Aid/CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college study preferred

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 95051Requirements / 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 a special education student and will provide individual services and support for that student 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 InformationIncomplete 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