THE POSITION The Educational Services Division is currently accepting applications for Paraeducator - Alternative Education. Paraeducators in the Alternative Education program assist the classroom teacher(s) in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students involved in Juvenile Court School Programs and to perform a variety of related duties in the maintenance of an effective learning environment for students. This job class is distinguished from the Paraeducator-Special Education classification in that it assists in academic teaching and support to delinquent youth county juvenile institutions, residential programs and community schools in the Alternative Education Department (AED). Employees in this classification receive direct to general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class provides responsible instructional assistance to assigned teachers/students in implementing the educational and social objectives. This job class requires a high degree of positive contact with both students and instructional staff. Positions have a 6 hours per day, 5 days a week work schedule. One position will cover North County (Sunol Community and Osborne schools) -**This is a limited-term, grant funded position. Funding will expire June 30, 2022. One position will cover South County (South County Community and Blueridge schools) To learn more about this position, please click here for the job description. APPLICATION PROCEDURES The following application materials are required: 1. Completed Governmentjobs.com online application 2. Resume 3. Answer to supplemental question (embedded in online application)* *NOTE: Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible. ** A copy of current DMV driving record may be required** The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date. A copy of your high school diploma must be attached to your online application prior to being invited to the written exam. EXAMINATION PROCEDURES Assessments and interviews will take place virtually via Zoom Meetings. Our procedures reflect social distancing guidelines of the Santa Clara County Office of Public Health. Please email the Recruitment Contact listed on job postings if you have any questions. Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled scheduled throughout the month. Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in a panel interview with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for TBD. Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list. Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for TBD. Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily. RECRUITMENT CONTACT For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact: Yolanda Anguiano (408) 453-6848 yanguiano@sccoe.org NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive to on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Santa Clara County office of Education has adopted a policy which requires all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the presentation of proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. SIGNING BONUS: Applies to newly hired Paraeducators hired between January 24, 2022 and June 30, 2022 who are offered and accept employment, pass probation and stay in employment with SCCOE in good standing for at least one year. Does not apply to individuals who have worked for SCCOE in any of the following positions in the 24 months prior to the new job offer: Bus Driver, Custodian, Education Interpreter, Interpreter, Paraeducator. Does not apply to individuals on the 39-month reemployment list. Signing bonus will be paid as follows: $500 paid after successful completion of probationary period, $500 paid after 1-year employment anniversary. ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any test part must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days in advance of the test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals should contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. A failure to contact CPS within the specified timeline may result in an inability to accommodate. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. Please direct concerns to Larry Oshodi, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131-2304 loshodi@sccoe.org (408) 453-6598