Special Education SOAR Paraeducator (S10Q)

Special Education SOAR Paraeducator (S10Q) Special Education Job Class: Special Education Paraeducator (S10Q) Salary Range: $31.52 - $36.87 hourly Location: Multiple Sites Calendar: Part Time, School Term Responsibilities Under supervision of a teacher/administrator, the employee assists in developing and implementing programs that promote positive relationships between parents, community representatives, and school personnel. The employee acts as a liaison between parents and community groups, teachers, and other employees of SFUSD to provide information and develop mutual understanding. The employee works with Instructional Aides and volunteers and performs related duties as required, including assistance with language translation when necessary and fulfillment of clearance requirements. Essential Duties Implement evidence‑based and positive behavioral supports for students with social‑emotional and behavioral needs. Implement social and behavioral learning experiences for groups and individual students. Be familiar with and help implement all students’ Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Reinforce positive behaviors. Collect data on behaviors as per student Behavior Intervention Plan. Facilitate and coach relevant social and problem‑solving skills to students. Participate as a team member in student evaluations and educational planning and implementation of approved behavior plans. Consistently and effectively utilize approved emergency intervention techniques and assist in developing appropriate solutions to problems. Establish good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team and with students. Communicate with teachers and assigned Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) therapist on a regular basis regarding student behavior. Attend required meetings such as SOAR weekly staff meetings and other meetings as directed by the site administrative staff. Provide program input, support program procedures, and implement program recommendations. Assist professional personnel in maintaining appropriate safety precautions and procedures for classroom, campus, transportation, recreational, and community‑based instruction through the implementation of school‑wide/classroom‑wide systems of behavior and Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention. Observe and control group activities and behavior of students according to established procedures. Escort students to various locations on school campus. Assist students in their understanding and comprehension of subjects taught to grade‑level peers in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher or lesson plan and assist with preparation and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises. Provide individual instructional assistance and remediation to students experiencing learning difficulty, explain errors, and answer questions. Assist in administering, correcting, and recording student tests, essays, and assignments as directed and prepare homework packets as assigned. Perform all related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Utilizes knowledge appropriate to satisfy the distinguishing characteristics of the class, including basic understanding of working with social‑emotional behavioral concerns, basic knowledge of social‑emotional‑behavioral disorders and interventions, and appropriate safety precautions and procedures for all school settings and activities. Minimum Qualifications An Associate’s Degree or higher OR 48 college units and a High School Diploma OR passing of CBEST and a high school diploma OR passing of the instructional aide exam and high school diploma. One (1) year of successful experience working with students who have significant social‑emotional and/or behavioral needs, i.e., direct student care or as an instructional aide working in a public school, nonpublic school or nonpublic agency setting. What We Offer SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $31.52 - $36.87 hourly commensurate with experience in a similar position. A comprehensive benefits plan is provided, including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, and vacation time. An inclusive and equity‑centered environment encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work. Non-Discrimination Policy San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to the San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities. For more information about the District’s non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sylvania