Para Educator II-Exceptional Children (Teachers Assistant) Various Sites

About the Employer

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley we humbly welcome you to the San Mateo-Foster City School District! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our district educates approximately 10500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades in 22 outstanding schools. Our family of schools includes three middle schools (Grades 68) fifteen elementary schools (TK/K5) three schools with all grades (K8) and one Early Education Center. We also have preschools co-located at our six elementary sites. We have various theme based schools: Montessori Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin) and STEM. ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: Create learning opportunities for ALL Pre-K through 8th students resulting in closing the achievement gap and culminating in personal and academic success in high school and GOAL: Reduce inequitable outcomes for ALL students and staff by prioritizing equity access and inclusion. WELLNESS GOAL: Provide a safe caring nurturing and culturally responsive environment for all students to meet the needs of the whole view our Strategic plan click here: MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived race color ancestry nationality/national origin immigration status ethnic group identification/ethnicity age religion marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression genetic information medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Job Summary

Job Summary

San Mateo-Foster City School District is accepting applications for our Para Educator II Exceptional Children Pool (teacher assistants) at various school sites.6.5 hours/dayDefinition:Under general supervision to provide specialized instructional behavioral physical and medical assistance to exceptional students with severe handicaps; to operate a specialized learning center for special needs students; to provide instructional record keeping support; to perform routine clerical duties; and to perform related work as required. Assist student in toileting and personal hygiene change soiled clothing and remind student to use bathroom.

Requirements / Qualifications

To apply:You may apply on line. Please include a copy of your high school diploma or higher or you can download a district application and mail with a copy of your high school diploma. If you have an Associates Degree or higher and provide proof the testing may be waived. *CPR Certificate and First Aid required* reading math & writing test required; unless waived based on prior education and/or experience

• Proof of HS Graduation

Requirements / Qualifications

To apply:You may apply on line. Please include a copy of your high school diploma or higher or you can download a district application and mail with a copy of your high school diploma. If you have an Associates Degree or higher and provide proof the testing may be waived. *CPR Certificate and First Aid required* reading math & writing test required; unless waived based on prior education and/or experience

• Proof of HS Graduation

Required Experience:

Junior IC