Special Education Paraprofessional II

This recruitment is open to both new applicants and current employees (promotional candidates). Promotional candidates will receive seniority points added to final passing scores (.25 of a point for every year of classified service, up to a maximum of 5 points). The resulting eligibility list will be used to fill current and future vacancies and will remain active for one year or until canceled. Multiple 30-hour-per-week, 10-month positions are available across various school sites.

About the Role

Under the supervision of a site administrator and daily direction of a credentialed teacher(s), you will provide instructional support and assistance to students receiving special education services with extensive support needs, including social, emotional, behavioral, and personal care. Positions may involve duties in a classroom environment or one-on-one support for a single student, as documented in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Requirements

• Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or equivalent, plus extensive and demonstrated (paid or volunteer) experience working with children.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification.
• Valid certifications for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR, and AED from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or a District-approved provider.
• Some positions may require a current, valid California driver’s license.

Knowledge

• Principles and practices related to students receiving special education services.
• Behaviors, issues, and concerns of students receiving special education services.
• General subjects taught in District schools.
• Safe practices in classroom and other activities.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students receiving special education services.
• Perform instructional support and behavior management activities for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Reinforce and support instruction to students with IEPs.
• Learn and utilize methods and procedures in an instructional setting.
• Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
• Understand, interpret, apply, and follow rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain professional, cooperative, and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work within the scope of authority and confidentially with discretion.
• Communicate with diverse groups and individuals.

Schedule

• 30 hours per week.
• 10-month positions.