Para Educator -Specialized Services- JFK Eligibility Pool 2025/2026, DEADLINE DATE: Open Until Filled

About the Program

John F. Kennedy School, Special Education. Focus on development of independent life skills, self help, functional academics, communication, and positive social interactions for students between 5 and 22 years of age with severe to extreme behavioral disabilities.

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of severely handicapped students who may have extreme behavioral issues in a classroom. Provide direct instruction, monitor, and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self-help, behavior, social and community skills.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Possess SCOE Para Educator Proficiency Certificate or other qualifying document (NCLB/ESSA Certificate, transcripts showing a minimum of 48 college semester units or an Associate's Degree or higher)

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and at least two years experience, paid or voluntary, working with children/individuals with disabilities
• AND one of the following: possession of an Associate's degree or higher, at least 48 college semester units or pass the (ESSA) Every Student Succeeds Act exam

License & Other Requirements

• Complete approved SCOE Crisis Intervention Program within six (6) months of employment and maintain valid certification
• Some positions may require bilingual skills in a designated second language
• Some positions may require sign language skills

Benefits

A Benefit Entitlement for health, dental and vision coverage is available for positions that are at least 4 hours per day. The amount of the entitlement is based on the number of hours worked per day.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay Range: $28.49 - $35.08 Per Hour (Range 13, CSEA Classified Regular Salary Schedule). Initial salary placement restricted to a maximum of Step 2 ($30.10/hr.)
• 6 hours per day, 184 days/10 months
• Part Time

Testing Information

Applicants that MEET the Minimum Requirements and did not attach transcripts showing A.A. degree or higher, or at least 48 semester units, or did not submit a copy of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Exam, will receive an e-mail invitation to attend ESSA testing.