PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
4575 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028   (650) 851-1777

Notice of Classified Employment Opportunity: 2023-2024 School Year

POSITION: Paraeducator III – Special Education

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:45 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.  Monday through Friday. This schedule applies to days when students are present. A copy of the school year calendar may be found on the district’s web site: www.pvsd.net

LOCATION: Corte Madera School (grades 4-8)
COMPENSATION:  $28.54 - $31.45/hour to start. This position is eligible for District sponsored health & welfare benefits per the terms of the CSEA contract.
CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

Applicants must submit a complete application file, which must include:

• Cover letter and resume (including references).
• Completed online EdJoin application: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/ 
• Up to 3 current letters of recommendation will be considered.

DEFINITION:  Under the administrative supervision of the Director of Education Services & Wellness, the Paraeducator III will provide required support for a special education student in the general education and/or special education classroom setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out instructional activities with special education students as planned by certificated special educator or general education teacher. 
• Assist special educator or general education teacher in implementing the classroom behavior management plan.
• Provide objective feedback to special educator and/or general education teacher on student progress and behavior.
• Provide instruction to individual and small groups using appropriate methods and materials provided by special education teacher or general education teacher.
• Assist special education students with computer technology.
• Participate in student-centered meetings when requested (e.g., team meetings and/or IEP meetings), and become familiar with goals and objectives.
• Work collaboratively with all school staff.
• Assist in modifying curriculum tests and making accommodations for students receiving special education services under supervision of special educator.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by special educator, general education teacher, site administrator and Director of Special Education.
• Communicate with students’ parents only under the direction and with the approval of the special educator or general education teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district policies.
• Practice legal and ethical standards of conduct established by the district.
• Follow district procedures for maintaining healthy and safe environments for students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of IDEA and Parent’s Rights
• Knowledge of district policies
• Understand role distinctions between teacher and paraeducator
• Ability to assist students with computer technology
• Knowledge of IEP process and procedures
• Knowledge of typical and atypical child development

ADA COMPLIANCE:

• Significant sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Environmental Factors:  A large part of the required daily assignments will take place indoors in a classroom setting. Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature extremes, machinery vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
• Sensory Requirements:  Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Portola Valley School District programs, activities, practices, and employment shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the student's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

PVSD contact for discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and Title IX contact:
Lynette Hovland
Ormondale School Principal
200 Shawnee Pass
Portola Valley, CA   94028
(650) 851-1777 x2650

The Portola Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Portola Valley School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.