Para-Educator (0.8 FTE) - Claremont Middle School (2024-25) at Oakland Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in an assigned educational program; assist children with meeting the goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); attend to the physical and health needs of students; monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities and classroom management. This position is distinguished from other student support roles in that, in addition to providing instructional support to students with disabilities under the guidance of a certificated teacher, employees in these positions are primarily responsible for attendant physical duties to enable students with disabilities to have equal educational opportunities, assisting with basic health needs of students with disabilities, as trained, and assisting the classroom teacher in creating with setting up and maintaining engaging academic environments. This position may be used as a step towards further professional development opportunities as an Instructional Support Specialist and/or certificated position.
Requirements / Qualifications
PREREQUISITES: Meet Highly Qualified requirement of No Child Left Behind: A high school diploma or equivalent AND a) an Associate of Arts degree or higher, or b) 48 or more college units, or c) a passing score on a test (CBEST, ParaPro or CODESP) and relevant training or course work in child growth and development, instructional technology or closely related field. One year of experience working with children of various age levels in a classroom setting and experience attending to students with physical needs preferred Possess and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate Willingness to complete at least 15 hours of additional training as required to perform the duties of the job; including, without limitation, annual training describing the duties as mandated reporters of child abuse Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable
Requirements / Qualifications
PREREQUISITES: Meet Highly Qualified requirement of No Child Left Behind: A high school diploma or equivalent AND a) an Associate of Arts degree or higher, or b) 48 or more college units, or c) a passing score on a test (CBEST, ParaPro or CODESP) and relevant training or course work in child growth and development, instructional technology or closely related field. One year of experience working with children of various age levels in a classroom setting and experience attending to students with physical needs preferred Possess and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate Willingness to complete at least 15 hours of additional training as required to perform the duties of the job; including, without limitation, annual training describing the duties as mandated reporters of child abuse Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable
Comments and Other Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; walking on uneven terrain, play yards and school grounds; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds, must be able to lift, carry, push or pull objects that are greater than 50 pounds, with assistance; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write, use a computer; use educational materials, books and other printed materials, with or without vision aids; seeing to monitor students; hearing and speaking in audible tones to exchange information in normal classrooms, outdoors, in person or on the telephone.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
Comments and Other Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; walking on uneven terrain, play yards and school grounds; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds, must be able to lift, carry, push or pull objects that are greater than 50 pounds, with assistance; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write, use a computer; use educational materials, books and other printed materials, with or without vision aids; seeing to monitor students; hearing and speaking in audible tones to exchange information in normal classrooms, outdoors, in person or on the telephone.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
Application Deadline
10/20/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
10/21/2024
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$22,125.21 - $36,432.57 Annually
$22,125.21 - $36,432.57 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$22,125.21 - $36,432.57 / Per Year + BENEFITS!
Length of Work Year
205 days / 7.5 hours or duty days and hours as assigned
Employment Type
Full Time