Special Education Paraprofessional (26-27)

About the Role

Alpha Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team in East San José. As a member of our Special Education Team, you will work within our Center for Learning and Inclusive Pathways, providing support to students with special needs and contributing to an inclusive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons to individuals and small groups of scholars (with special needs and without) targeting remedial skill needs, IEP goals, and general education content.
• Provide in-the-moment behavior support and coaching, and respond to crisis behavior as necessary.
• Analyze data and conduct assessments to track student progress on IEP goals and assist Education Specialist(s) in the completion of quarterly progress reports.
li>Build relationships by collaborating with special education teachers, Managing Director of Special Education, general education teachers, school leadership team, and families regarding student needs and progress.

Qualifications

• AA Degree required (BA preferred) OR completion of two years of college (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours of college credit) OR a passing score on the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Test.
• At least 2 years of experience working with students and classroom management.
• High behavioral and academic expectations for all students.
• Excellent knowledge of child development and educational practices for students with high needs.
• Willingness to be flexible with schedule.
• Commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities.

Skills

• Ability to amplify and celebrate the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families.
• Excitement to be a member of a vibrant school community.
• Capacity to provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.

Benefits

• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families.
• Retirement matching options.
• Paid time off for holidays and Winter break between the end of December and New Year's (2 weeks).
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits, including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to state and federal leave allowances.
• APS Tuition Assistance Program, providing up to $4,000 of financial assistance towards attaining bachelor degrees and teacher credentials.
• Employee Assistance Program, offering access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support.

Pay

The hourly rate for this role starts at $23.18 and increases based on years of experience.

Alpha Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.