Paraprofessional SY26-27 (El Cerrito, CA) at Summit Public Schools (Contra Costa)

Application Deadline

6/30/2027 1:25 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/9/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$23.25 - $30.59 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
SY26-27
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Summit Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in the California Bay Area. Under the supervision of a Special Education teacher, this role provides instructional and behavioral support, implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), monitors student progress, and collaborates with staff to help students succeed academically and socially. This position is available full-time, with an hourly pay range of $23.25–$30.59. Summit Public Schools is a leading network of public charter schools serving students across the Bay Area and Washington state. Its mission is to prepare students for success in college and beyond, empowering them with the knowledge, skills, and habits to lead fulfilling lives and become thoughtful, contributing members of their communities.

Requirements / Qualifications

Who You Are: Knowledge of: - Child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to: - Under the general direction of the school's Executive Director, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of disabled students; implements Behavior Intervention Plan; and performs related duties as required. - Basic subjects taught in schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading -Basic record-keeping techniques Ability to: - Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, middle school ages to twenty-one (21) years of age - Ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction - Ability to complete and maintain basic written reports. - The ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is highly desirable. Individuals who do not provide evidence of the completion of training in CPR at the time of initial employment in this class title will complete CPR training as a condition of employment.) - Assist with instruction and related activities in an assigned special education program - Communicate effectively both orally and in writing - Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others - Ability to collect daily progress monitoring data as related to IEP goals and Behavior Intervention Plan. What You Need: - High school diploma or equivalent; - Bachelor's degree; or completion of 2 years of college (48 units); or Associate's degree (AA). - Candidates must possess flexibility, curiosity, perseverance, a sense of humor and a burning passion to see students succeed. - Have reliable transportation - Pass a criminal background check per education code - Ability to work independently and problem solve - ABA experience preferred

Requirements / Qualifications

Who You Are: Knowledge of: - Child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to: - Under the general direction of the school's Executive Director, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of disabled students; implements Behavior Intervention Plan; and performs related duties as required. - Basic subjects taught in schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading -Basic record-keeping techniques Ability to: - Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, middle school ages to twenty-one (21) years of age - Ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction - Ability to complete and maintain basic written reports. - The ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is highly desirable. Individuals who do not provide evidence of the completion of training in CPR at the time of initial employment in this class title will complete CPR training as a condition of employment.) - Assist with instruction and related activities in an assigned special education program - Communicate effectively both orally and in writing - Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others - Ability to collect daily progress monitoring data as related to IEP goals and Behavior Intervention Plan. What You Need: - High school diploma or equivalent; - Bachelor's degree; or completion of 2 years of college (48 units); or Associate's degree (AA). - Candidates must possess flexibility, curiosity, perseverance, a sense of humor and a burning passion to see students succeed. - Have reliable transportation - Pass a criminal background check per education code - Ability to work independently and problem solve - ABA experience preferred