Substitute Paraeducator I & II

About the Employer

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley against the scenic northeast foothills of San Jose California Berryessa Union School District serves a vibrant community of approximately 45000 homes. We provide education to around 6000 students from kindergarten through eighth grade across 10 elementary schools and three middle are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team of over 850 certificated and classified employees including teachers administrators and support staff. Our district is committed to excellence offering challenging educational programs and a standards-based curriculum that drives our students to consistently achieve high scores on state and national diverse student body representing a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds benefits from a well-coordinated curriculum designed to help each individual reach their full potential and explore their interests. We also offer specialized programs in instrumental and choral music the arts physical education and sports ensuring comprehensive support for all students to become successful pride ourselves on our tradition of educational success and are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join us in our mission. If you are committed to making a positive impact in education we invite you to explore career opportunities with us and become part of a community dedicated to excellence.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

DUTIES : Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives. Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing Individual Educational Programs 504 Plans and lesson plans and/or developing students daily living academic social/emotional and behavioral skills; works positively and collaboratively with a wide range of school staff parents and private agencies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning program and environment; cares for classroom and instructional equipment for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment; monitors individual students classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with preschool/school age children; perform basic clerical functions; knowledge of the principles of child development instructional processes and behavior modification/intervention. California Drivers License. Ability to understand and address students with special needs understand and carry out oral and written instructions. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates may be required. Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations operate standard office equipment use English in both written and verbal form use correct grammar punctuation and spelling.

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance Required

FILING PROCEDURES

All applicants (in-district and out-of-district) must file a district application form with the Human Resources Office by the final filing date to be eligible for consideration. Application forms are available at the Human Resources Office 1376 Piedmont Road San Jose California 95132 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and online at the website listed above.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Selected candidates will assist in the supervision and instruction of students with special needs as directed by the classroom teacher; may provide daily living skills; reinforce teachers plans for development of social/emotional and behavioral skills of students; work positively and collaboratively with a wide range of school staff. Under direction of the teacher will assist in the implementation of basic behavioral support/intervention program; monitor individual students classroom and/or playground activities.

Comments and Other Information

Selected candidates will assist in the supervision and instruction of students with special needs as directed by the classroom teacher; may provide daily living skills; reinforce teachers plans for development of social/emotional and behavioral skills of students; work positively and collaboratively with a wide range of school staff. Under direction of the teacher will assist in the implementation of basic behavioral support/intervention program; monitor individual students classroom and/or playground activities.

Required Experience:

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