Paraeducator, CS

11-month, 195-day position. Calendar will be provided upon hiring.

About the Employer

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.

About the Role

Quest Academy offers students in Alameda County an alternative to classroom instruction with a standards-based course of study. Independent Study is an instructional strategy that is based on a contractual agreement between the teacher, the student, and the parents/guardians. We are seeking a dedicated Paraeducator to support classroom instruction and work alongside the teacher to create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about empowering young women, building meaningful relationships, and helping students achieve academic and personal success.

Responsibilities

• Proctor, administer, and assist in administering assigned testing (e.g. MAP, SBAC, ELPAC, CELDT, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper protocols are followed and maximizing student opportunities for success.
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Maintain manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. meal counts, attendance, reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provide secretarial support related to the community school program, including serving and clean-up of meals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior experience working with high-risk students is desirable.
• CPR/First Aid Training and Conflict Resolution – required to obtain if selected.

Schedule

7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week.

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: Oakland – Emerge School, 510 16th Street Oakland, CA 94612 (Emerge at Girls Inc.)
• Wednesdays: Oakland – Bridge Academy, 750 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 94606

Benefits

• Health Stipend up to $1,150 a month
• Education Stipend up to $300 a month
• 18 vacation days
• 11 holidays
• 11 sick days