Special Education Paraeducator

Oakland Schools; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkley School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support an adult transition program. This 30-hour-per-week position requires a high school diploma and experience assisting students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and safety, with responsibilities across instructional and general support tasks. Applicants should be able to lift at least 50 pounds and assist with classroom activities, materials, and technology setups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years college preferred.
• Experience assisting a student with disabilities.
• Knowledge of high school curriculum in reading, writing, math and science at the secondary level.
• Positive, upbeat, caring and flexible; able to adjust to student needs.
• Cooperative, dependable, initiative-taker who follows directions.
• Knowledge of computer assisted instruction; typing is desirable.
• C.P.I. training with current record on file or willing to be trained.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds and physically assist the student as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist student in the general education classroom with note taking and testing.
• Encourage independent toileting.
• Assist student in small groups as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Check and correct papers and prepare materials under teacher direction.
• Assist with audio-visual and computer setups and operation.
• Monitor the instruction activities of the student and assist as appropriate.
• Maintain the daily home-school assignment book/log.

Skills

CPI training

Note taking

Testing support

Education

High School Diploma

2 years college preferred

Tools

Computer assisted instruction

Typing

Job description

POSITION OPEN:Special Education Paraeducator LOCATION: Adult Transition Program HOURS:30 hours per week

COMPENSATION:Per the Berkley Education Association of Paraeducators (BEAP)

• High School Diploma required: 2 years college preferred.
• An experienced Paraeducator with background assisting a student with disabilities.
• Applicant should have general knowledge of high school curriculum in reading, writing, math and science and possess skills in these areas at the secondary school level.
• The applicant must be a positive, upbeat individual who is caring and flexible and must be able to adjust to the physical and emotional needs of the student.
• Applicant must be cooperative, dependable, show initiative and accept direction.
• Knowledge of computer assisted instruction, typing is desirable.
• C.P.I. training with current record on file or willing to be trained.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds, stoop, bend and kneel on one of both knees, as well as physically manage student if necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional:

• Assist student in the general education classroom with note taking, testing, etc.
• Assistant in encouraging independent toileting.
• Assist with student's participation in small groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in checking and correction of papers and preparation of materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist with audio-visual and computer setups and operation.
• Monitor the instruction activities of the student and assist as appropriate or as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist caseload teacher with daily home-school assignment book/log.

General Responsibilities:

• The applicant may need to assist student at lunch time.
• The applicant will maintain flexible hours of employment and adjust working time to the student's needs as determined by the classroom teacher and other school professional staff.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining inventory of equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assist in maintaining files and records.
• The applicant will perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, special education coordinator and building administrator.

District Vision

Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.

Commitment

The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.

Per School Safety Legislation, each individual, who is either employed full-time or part-time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for the purpose of performing a criminal history background check. Prior to employment, selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process. Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973