Paraprofessional II - Special Education (Junipero Serra Elementary School - 1 Vacancy)

ReNEW Schools; Daly City (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

South San Francisco Unified School District is seeking a Paraprofessional II – Special Education to assist certificated teachers in a designated classroom serving students with moderate to severe needs. You will reinforce instruction, tutor small groups, and support behavior management and materials preparation.

The role involves daily living and health care activities as assigned, with a 6-hour day schedule, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with some experience with children.
• At least two years of college (48 units) or an associate's or higher degree.
• Alternative demonstrated knowledge via formal assessment in reading, writing, and math.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teachers in reinforcing instruction for individuals or small groups.
• Tutor students and support behavior management in the classroom.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with daily living activities as needed.
• Provide routine clerical support and assist in health-related activities as assigned.

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent GED; some experience working with children

Two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 units)

Associate’s or higher degree

Demonstrated reading, writing, and mathematics knowledge through assessment

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.

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Paraprofessional II - Special Education

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Principal or an assigned Supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with moderate to severe special needs assigned to a designated special education classroom; tutor individual or small groups of students; perform a variety of support activities related to the behavior management of assigned students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials; assist students with performing academic, daily living, vocational and special health care activities as assigned; provide routine clerical support.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Paraprofessional II-Special Education position is assigned to a designated more restrictive special education classroom or learning environment. Incumbents provide instructional assistance and assist individual or small groups of students with moderate to severe special needs. Positions are distinguished from the Paraprofessional I-Special Education, by the greater difficulty and complexity of assigned tasks, and a wider scope of responsibilities involving more physical, self-help and special health care treatment activities in the performance of daily activities.

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.

Other Licenses and Requirements:

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification within a probationary period.

Details for this vacancy are as follows:

Vacancy 1

Junipero Serra Elementary School

6 hrs/day; Schedule is TBA

Monday - Friday

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

Application Screening and Recruitment Process:

• A complete Nimble application is required for consideration.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
• Applicants must provide professional references.
• References should be work-related; supervisory references are strongly preferred.
• This recruitment is conducted in accordance with a merit-based selection process, consistent with California public sector hiring practices.
• Advancement is based on qualifications, examination results, and other job-related criteria.
• Applications will be screened to verify minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the stated requirements, or who qualify to demonstrate equivalency through an examination, will be invited to move forward in the competitive recruitment selection process.
• All communication regarding application status and next steps will be sent via Nimble email.
• Applicants are responsible for monitoring their email, including spam and junk folders, for all recruitment communications.

Examination and Interview Process:

Candidates who successfully pass application screening will participate in the following competitive recruitment testing phases, as applicable based on minimum qualification status:

• Written Examination: Candidates who do not meet the educational minimum qualifications will be required to complete a paraprofessional equivalency examination. This multiple choice examination is administered on a continuous basis, typically once per month.
• Panel Interview (Required): All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, or who successfully pass the paraprofessional examination, will be required to participate in a panel interview. Panel interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, typically twice per month.

Qualified candidates will be notified of specific testing and panel interview dates.

Requests for alternate or rescheduled testing or interview dates will not be granted.

Candidates are expected to be available for all scheduled components of the recruitment testing process.

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)