Paraeducator I - Various Locations at Berryessa Union School District
About the Employer
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley against the scenic northeast foothills of San Jose, California, Berryessa Union School District serves a vibrant community of approximately 45,000 homes. We provide education to around 6,000 students from kindergarten through eighth grade across 10 elementary schools and three middle schools. We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team of over 850 certificated and classified employees, including teachers, administrators, and support staff. Our district is committed to excellence, offering challenging educational programs and a standards-based curriculum that drives our students to consistently achieve high scores on state and national tests. Our diverse student body, representing a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, benefits from a well-coordinated curriculum designed to help each individual reach their full potential and explore their interests. We also offer specialized programs in instrumental and choral music, the arts, physical education, and sports, ensuring comprehensive support for all students to become successful learners. We pride ourselves on our tradition of educational success and are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join us in our mission. If you are committed to making a positive impact in education, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us and become part of a community dedicated to excellence.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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DUTIES: Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives. Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing, Individual Educational Programs, 504 Plans, and lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living, academic, social/emotional and behavioral skills; works positively and collaboratively with a wide range of school staff, parents and private agencies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning program and environment; cares for classroom and instructional equipment for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment; monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with preschool/school age children; graduation from high school or equivalent; perform basic clerical functions; knowledge of the principles of child development, instructional processes and behavior modification/intervention. California Driver’s License. Ability to understand and address students with special needs, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates may be required. Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have the equivalent of two years of full-time college (at least 48-semester units). A copy of transcripts is required as an attachment to your online application.
You must submit a current resume, cover letter and three (3) current letters of recommendation for external candidates and one (1) current letter of recommendation for internal candidates written within the last year. Additionally, one of the letters from your immediate supervisor is preferred.
- Copy of Transcript
- Driver's License Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (three (3) minimum written within one year)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have the equivalent of two years of full-time college (at least 48-semester units). A copy of transcripts is required as an attachment to your online application.
You must submit a current resume, cover letter and three (3) current letters of recommendation for external candidates and one (1) current letter of recommendation for internal candidates written within the last year. Additionally, one of the letters from your immediate supervisor is preferred.
- Copy of Transcript
- Driver's License Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (three (3) minimum written within one year)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Comments and Other Information
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Application Deadline
2/12/2024 12:46:38 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/17/2023
Contact
Sally Owyang
408-923-1855
408-923-1855
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Range 7.0 - $19.87- $25.14/hour (max. initial placement $21.87/hour)
Length of Work Year
185 Days/ 5 hrs day
Employment Type
Part Time