Paraeducator (Itinerant)- Alternative Education - , (Salinas Community School), PC#2188

About the role

Under the general direction of the Principal, the Paraeducator performs a variety of duties assisting teachers in the overall support of instructional activities for students who are incarcerated in Juvenile Hall/Youth Center, attending Community Schools or enrolled in independent study programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional activities for students in juvenile hall/youth center, community schools, or independent study programs.
• Support overall instructional support for incarcerated and alternative education students.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years of higher education study (48 semester units) OR possession of an Associate’s or higher degree OR meet a rigorous standard via state/local academic assessment demonstrating knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Prior job-related experience (paid or voluntary) with school‑age children.
• Valid California Driver’s License with evidence of insurability.
• First Aid certification.
• Complete approved MCOE Crisis Intervention Program within six months of employment and maintain certification.
• CPR Certification within six months of employment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish by passing the MCOE Spanish Language Competency Test.
• Letter of Introduction, NCLB compliance proof, proof of HS graduation, and resume.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Coursework in education, psychology, child development, classroom behavior management, and/or Early Childhood Education.
• Experience working with students and implementing behavioral management plans.
• Experience in Alternative Education programs.
• BA preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Crisis intervention and CPR/First Aid readiness.

Benefits

• $150 per month incentive for Specialized Health Care Procedures (if assigned to specific students and trained by MCOE).
• $500 annual training incentive for employees who volunteer to participate in training for certification and willingness to administer emergency medications/procedures as defined by contract.

Pay

$23.65 – $30.47 per hour.