Special Education Paraeducator (S10Q)

Special Education

Job Class: Special Education Paraeducator (S10Q)

Salary Range: $31.52 - $36.87/hourly

Location: Multiple Sites

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.

Under supervision of a teacher/administrator, assists in the direct delivery of instruction in a classroom setting with pupils who have severely impaired conditions as determined by an individualized education program (IEP). The primary objective of such assistance is to affect learning for mastery by implementing both developmental and remedial methods in basic skill areas and content areas. 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. Some positions may require conversational and written skills in a specific language(s) other than English related to the needs of the assignment. An ability to translate and adapt materials to and from English into that language(s) may also be required. Some positions may require that the employee furnish a certificate of clearance from the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to meet District insurable requirements.

Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.

As the Special Education Paraeducator, you will:

● Implement evidence-based and positive behavioral supports for students

● with social-emotional and behavioral needs in school

● Be familiar with and help implement all student Behavior Intervention Plans

● (BIPs) including facilitation and coaching relevant social and problem-solving skills to students

● Collect data on behaviors as per student Behavior Intervention Plan

● Participate as a team member in student evaluations and educational planning and implementation of approved behavior plans

● Communicate with teachers and assigned Educationally Related Mental

● Health Services (ERMHS) therapist on a regular basis regarding student behavior

● During work hours, attend required meetings such as SOAR weekly staff meetings and other meetings as directed by the site administrative staff

● Assist professional personnel in maintaining appropriate safety precautions and procedures for classroom, campus, transportation, recreational, and community based instruction through the implementation of school-wide/classroom-wide systems of behavior and Nonviolent Crisis Prevention

● Intervention

● Observe and control group activities and behavior of students according to established procedures

● Escort students to various locations on and off school campus

● Assist students in their understanding and comprehension of all subjects taught to grade-level peers

● Reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher or lesson plan and assist with preparation and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises including administering, correcting and recording student tests, essays, and assignments as directed

● Perform all related duties as assigned

Employee will be required to furnish proof of the following:

● Commitment to successfully complete the American Red Cross Standard First

● Aid and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation trainings within 90 days, if the candidate is not already in possession of valid certificates

● Commitment to partake in and successfully complete the CPI training prior to entering the classroom if not already possessing that certificate.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Willingness to work with, and basic background knowledge of, interventions for working with students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs

Ability to follow appropriate safety precaution guidelines and procedures and make judgment calls during a crisis, across all school settings and activities.Strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, firmness, caring, courtesy,

and consistency. Use and operation of a word processor, iPad, computer, and standard office equipment, ability to collect data in a systematic manner

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/equivalent

An Associate of Arts Degree or higher, OR 48 college units, OR High School Diploma/equivalent and passing of CBEST examination.A letters of interest One year of successful experience working with students who have significant social-emotional and/or behavioral needs, i.e. direct student care or as an instructional aide working in a public school, nonpublic school or nonpublic agency setting.

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.

● Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

● 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.