Paraeducator, Alternative Education at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Alternative Education Division is home to ACCESS, a public, WASC-accredited educational program offering a variety of unique school options serving students throughout Orange County from Transitional Kindergarten to adults seeking to complete their high school education. Our program is committed to the education of the whole student through the use of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). This approach is designed to meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of our students to prepare them for successful transitions to college and career. Paraeducators – Alternative Education are responsible for tutoring and assisting in providing instruction to individual and small groups of students to reinforce classroom lessons and improve in skill areas. Paraeducators will work with students in small groups or on an individual basis in reading and writing to improve students’ literacy skills and abilities using provided structured lesson plans and phonics inventory strategies. Incumbents will also observe, monitor, and record student performance, assist in assessing a student’s learning needs based on their performance, and meet with teachers to discuss progress and student educational needs. We are currently hiring for multiple positions and eligible candidates will be placed on an Eligibility List for the 2023/24 school year. Placement is based on program need. Please visit www.ocde.us/ACCESS to learn more about the programs offered. Some positions may require an additional background clearance with the Probation Department.
Requirements / Qualifications
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities is one (1) year of experience working with children in an organized setting AND one of the following: • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR • An Associate of Arts degree; OR • Satisfactory completion of an approved paraeducator test.
Requirements / Qualifications
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities is one (1) year of experience working with children in an organized setting AND one of the following: • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR • An Associate of Arts degree; OR • Satisfactory completion of an approved paraeducator test.
Application Deadline
2/18/2024 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/2/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
6
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified: $24.695 - $31.566 hourly. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
12 months/232 days
Employment Type
Full and Part Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.