Paraprofessional I - Bilingual (Alta Loma Middle School - 1 Vacancy)

South San Francisco Unified School District; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

South San Francisco Unified School District is seeking a Paraprofessional I - Bilingual to assist a certificated teacher, reinforce instruction in English and a designated second language, and act as an interpreter for meetings and events. Responsibilities include tutoring students, preparing instructional materials, administering tests, and providing routine clerical support in a classroom setting.

Applicants must meet ESSA requirements and have a high school diploma or GED with relevant

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and some experience with children in learning or organized settings.
• ESSA requirements must be met.
• One of: 48 units, associate’s degree, or passing a formal assessment demonstrating knowledge to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in English and a designated second language.
• Serve as an interpreter for meetings, workshops, conferences and special events for personnel, parents and students.
• Tutor individual or small groups of students; assist in preparation of instructional materials and lesson plans; proctor and administer tests; provide routine clerical support.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college units

Associate’s degree

Job description

OVERVIEW OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) community includes 15 schools supporting 8,000 students in Daly City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.

Our mission is that in partnership with our community, SSFUSD will provide exceptional instruction, engaging experiences, and equitable and accessible opportunities and resources to further support our diverse student body so that students are equipped to learn, thrive, navigate their future with purpose, and impact their community.

In February 2024, the School Board for SSFUSD adopted our new Vision and Five-Year Strategic Plan, which lays out our updated mission, core values, our promise to all students (our “Portrait of a Graduate”), and five strategic priorities to help us bring this promise to life.

We are united in our commitment to this vision, and are looking for mission-aligned educators to join us in bringing this vision to life.

LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW:

Paraprofessional I - Bilingual

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Principal, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment in English and a designated second language; serve as an interpreter for a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences and special events for personnel, parents and students; tutor individual or small groups of student; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation lesson plans; proctor and administer various tests and assessments; provide a variety of routine clerical support.

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and some experience working with children in a learning or organized setting. Incumbents must meet requirements specified under every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In addition, must meet on of the following:

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 units);
• Obtained an associate’s or higher degree (college level); OR
• Met (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.

Details for these vacancies are as follows:

Vacancy 1

Alta Loma Middle School

6 hrs/day; Work schedule is TBA

Monday - Friday

Please note, these position are posted until filled. Once a sufficient number of qualifying applications are received to move forward with the recruitment process, this posting will close.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill the vacancy at the school site identified in this posting. Candidates who rank among the top in the competitive recruitment process will be considered for appointment to this position.

Following hire, worksite assignments are subject to change based on student and program needs.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The South San Francisco Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Board Policy 0410)

No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Board Policy 4030)