Instructional Paraprofessional - Alternative Education at Mendocino County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Mendocino County Office of Education is a public agency whose primary purpose is to provide educational leadership, resources and services to schools to ensure wide-ranging educational opportunities for all students. This mission is accomplished through cooperative efforts with teachers, school districts, families, and communities; through direct instructional programs and administrative services; and through coordination with the California Department of Education and other agencies.
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION Under the general supervision of the Assistant Principal of Alternative Education, assist certificated staff in the instruction, supervision and training of individual or groups of high-risk adjudicated or incarcerated students by performing a variety of training and/or instructional support activities and perform related duties, as assigned. This position provides a variety of instructional/training support activities related to the classroom, learning center, vocational program and other instructional programs. Incumbents may work with non/limited English speaking or special education students.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Associate of Arts Degree or 48 units from an accredited institution, or passing score on a locally-administered proficiency exam; • Demonstrated experience in using judgment in high pressure situations; • Two (2) years of instructional assistant experience, working with high-risk, adjudicated or incarcerated youth, is desirable; • Bilingual is desirable; • Incumbents may be required to possess valid First-Aid and CPR Certificates; • Possess or obtain upon employment, a valid California Driver License; • Provide proof of automobile insurance; • Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively, including lifting fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: • An online application; • A cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; • A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; • A copy of a required Degree or Credential(s) or Transcripts. Official Transcripts needed at time of hire.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Associate of Arts Degree or 48 units from an accredited institution, or passing score on a locally-administered proficiency exam; • Demonstrated experience in using judgment in high pressure situations; • Two (2) years of instructional assistant experience, working with high-risk, adjudicated or incarcerated youth, is desirable; • Bilingual is desirable; • Incumbents may be required to possess valid First-Aid and CPR Certificates; • Possess or obtain upon employment, a valid California Driver License; • Provide proof of automobile insurance; • Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively, including lifting fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: • An online application; • A cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; • A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; • A copy of a required Degree or Credential(s) or Transcripts. Official Transcripts needed at time of hire.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS
Participation in our health, vision, and dental insurance, including an employee contribution, is mandatory. This will provide coverage for the employee, their spouse and eligible dependents. Employee may elect to become a member of the Mendocino County Federation of School Employees Union. Employee will be a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), to which both the employee and MCOE contribute. MCOE does not participate in the Social Security system.
SPECIAL NOTES
Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please attach all documents in .PDF format.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS
Participation in our health, vision, and dental insurance, including an employee contribution, is mandatory. This will provide coverage for the employee, their spouse and eligible dependents. Employee may elect to become a member of the Mendocino County Federation of School Employees Union. Employee will be a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), to which both the employee and MCOE contribute. MCOE does not participate in the Social Security system.
SPECIAL NOTES
Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please attach all documents in .PDF format.
Application Deadline
7/5/2019 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/20/2019
Contact
Donna Walter
707 467-5013
707 467-5013
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$16.36 – $20.88 an hour as per Range 20 of the Classified Salary Schedule.
Length of Work Year
6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year beginning August 19, 2019 pending successful fingerprint clearance, submission of a recent tuberculosis test as required by the California Education Code.
Employment Type
Part Time