Resource Room Paraeducator: Student Support Coach

Oakland Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Schools seeks a 30 Day Paraeducator Student Support – Resource Room at Highland Elementary School to reinforce instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms. The role runs Monday through Friday at 32.5 hours per week for the 2026-2027 school year.

A High School diploma is required, and candidates must be able to work with students with disabilities; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training is anticipated after school

Qualifications

• Must have ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities.
• Previous experience working with this age group or special education students is preferred.
• Must possess initiative to accept and carry out varied assignments with a consistent, systematic approach.

Responsibilities

• Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms.
• Assist with the preparation of materials, clean up after students, etc.
• Assist with general supervision of the students including lunchtime, passing time, etc.
• Attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedures or assistance with regular hygiene as needed.
• Support students on Community Based Instruction (CBI) trips and/or Work Based Learning (WBL) job sites, inside or outside the school.
• Track academic or behavioral data as directed by teacher.
• Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or building principal.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Oakland Schools seeks a 30 Day Paraeducator Student Support – Resource Room at Highland Elementary School to reinforce instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms. The role runs Monday through Friday at 32.5 hours per week for the 2026-2027 school year.

A High School diploma is required, and candidates must be able to work with students with disabilities; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training is anticipated after school