PARAEDUCATOR IV - Contracted Eligibility Pool (Special Education)

About the Role

Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD), the fourth-largest school district in California, is seeking a Paraeducator. EGUSD covers 320 square miles and includes 62 traditional public schools, five alternative education schools, an adult school, one charter school, and a virtual academy. The district offers a multitude of educational programs, including over 60 career-themed academies and pathways within 13 industry sectors, preparing students for college and career by supporting them to become creative problem solvers; self-aware, self-reliant, and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity.

Experience Required

• One year of experience as a Paraeducator 2 or 3 (or equivalent experience)
• Completion of 10 hours of assigned district training or prior training experience equivalent to the assigned district training (this training may also be completed within 6 months of employment with EGUSD)

Certifications

• CPI certification (may be obtained within 6 months of employment and must be kept up to date)
• Valid CPR Certification (certificate must be issued within six months of employment and maintained as outlined by the issuing entity)

Preferred Qualifications

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) experience or other related training preferred
• Strong knowledge and skills to support a Pre-K through 12 curriculum

Position-Specific Responsibilities

• For Pre-K/TK Classroom: Oversee and assist students with self-care activities such as grooming, feeding, and toileting
• For Visually Impaired Students: Assist and interact with students using Braille and related materials; adapt materials to Braille or tactile format as appropriate; record print materials onto tape for student use; foster independence of visually impaired students; understand and relate to the needs of visually impaired students; learn child guidance principles and practices related to visually impaired students; learn Braille transcription techniques
• For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Use and demonstrate basic knowledge of sign language (American Sign Language) with children under the direction of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher; provide academic support to hearing impaired students integrated into the general and self-contained programs

Application Requirements

Please complete our on-line application. Be sure your work experience is documented on the "Work Experience" section of the application and attach a detailed resume. Foreign transcripts must first be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation center; attach the full transcript evaluation to your application.

Please scan and attach one of the following:

• Copy of Transcript (Official Transcript must indicate 48 semester units or more with a C- or better; individuals who have completed college or university in a country other than the U.S. must obtain and attach a complete Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts)
• Other (Copy of Diploma - A.A. degree or higher; upon recommendation for hire, Official Transcripts will be required)
• Paraprofessional Testing (Paraeducator Certification, such as the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Paraeducator Certification or Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Certification from EGUSD or any district; for information regarding the certification, contact EGACE at (916) 686-7783)
• Test Results/Materials (California Basic Educational Skills Test - CBEST)
• Resume