Special Education Community Access/Transition Paraeducator (S10W)

Special Education

Job Class: Special Education Community Access/Transition Paraeducator (S10W)

Salary Range: $31.52 - $36.87/hourly

Location: Access - Bay Street

Calendar: Part Time, School Term

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21^st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
Fearless: We persist through challenges
United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

Characteristics of Class

Under supervision of a teacher/administrator, paraprofessional facilitates access to the community, providing instructional and functional support as determined by an individualized education program (IEP). The role of the Community Access Transition Program (CAT) paraprofessional is to provide support to students, identified with moderate to severe disabilities, while participating in community based instructional experiences. The CAT paraprofessional will support students in the community on foot or by public transportation for the majority of the school day. A CAT paraprofessional serves as a representative for the CAT program, portraying each student’s uniqueness positively at all times.

The employee assists certificated staff by: implementing lesson plans (activities which include reviewing and correcting the work of pupils), participating in parent conferences, proctoring examinations, keeping relevant records, operating instructional equipment in appropriate instructional settings, as well as performing related duties as required.

A paraprofessional serves as a “public relations” representative for the CAT program. Responsibilities may include an ability to translate and adapt materials to and from English into that language(s) may also be required.

In positions that require an employee to drive, the employee shall furnish a certificate of clearance from the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to meet District insurability.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Under the supervision of a special education teacher/administrator, employee works with a moderately-severely impaired population between ages 18-22. Duties include assisting in the implementation of the curriculum and activities designed to serve the severely impaired pupil population.

Example Duties:

Model and support positive integrated community based experiences for students across multiple settings; prompt students to interact with all community members to increase independence and understanding for socialization in a variety of settings.
Assist in planning lessons, preparing instructional materials, and implementing IEP goals in the community.
Work in accordance with an individualized education program (IEP), supervise and/or tutor individuals or small groups of pupils in specific skill and/or content areas. Conduct planned lessons with assigned groups in the classroom or other assigned educational setting.
Assist in explanation of subject matter. Administer tests and examinations, review and correct assignments; maintain individual pupil profiles. Assist in evaluating pupils and reporting progress on IEP goals.
Prepare and maintain records and lists not required by law to be so maintained by certificated personnel.
Prepare, operate, and maintain instructional equipment and supplies such as audio-visual equipment, computers, laboratory equipment, and other teaching machines. May also procure and store such equipment. Issue various supplies and equipment to pupils, and maintain necessary records pertaining to instructional equipment and supplies.
Assist in maintaining classroom discipline in order to provide a positive learning environment. Enforce classroom and school rules. Assist in behavior management and discipline among pupils on field trips and at school site activities.
May assist other designated school staff in monitoring halls, locker areas, cafeteria, yard, auditorium, gymnasium, lavatories, and other areas of the site in accordance with program regulations.
Render first-aid in compliance with modern precautionary methods. Report disciplinary problems and injury incidents to the proper supervisor.
May assist the professional staff in publicizing educational development programs by issuing information, objectives, and functions of the program.
Assist with pupils’ personal needs such as lifting 50 lbs, toileting, feeding, diapering and positioning, if required.
Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Utilizes knowledge appropriate to satisfy the Distinguishing Characteristics of the class listed above, examples of which may include familiarity with teaching methods, instructional media, test scoring, school organization, and school rules and regulations. Demonstrates competency in performing the following tasks: working with pupils designated as moderately-severely impaired, able to act quickly and effectively in emergencies, working with and relating to all individuals within the culturally diverse environment of SFUSD, and developing and maintaining effective, courteous communications with pupils, staff and public.

Minimum Qualifications

An Associates Degree or higher OR
48 college units and a High School Diploma OR
Passing of CBEST and a high school diploma OR
Passing of the instructional aide exam and high school diploma
Capable of standing for extended periods of time (up to five hours) while in the community with students

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $31.52 - $36.87/hourly commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

Visit www.careers.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application.
You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references and any applicable credentials or licenses
Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived 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; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.

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