Paraprofessional I - Special Education (Skyline Elementary School - 4 Vacancies)

Job Summary Under the direction of the Principal or an assigned Supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with mild to moderate special needs assigned to a designated special education classroom; tutor individual or small groups of students; perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management of special education students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials; provide routine clerical support. Distinguishing Characteristics The Paraprofessional I‑Special Education is assigned to a designated special education classroom or learning environment such as Special Day Class (SDC), Resource Specialist Program (RSP), Inclusion, or other non‑critical care instructional program. Incumbents provide instructional assistance and assist individual or small groups of students with mild to moderate special needs. Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and some experience working with children in a learning or organized setting. Incumbents must meet requirements specified under every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In addition, must meet one of the following: Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 units); Obtained an associate’s or higher degree (college level); OR Met (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics. Details for These Vacancies Vacancy 1 Skyline Elementary School 6 hrs/day; Schedule is TBA Monday - Friday Vacancy 2 Skyline Elementary School 6 hrs/day; Schedule is TBA Monday - Friday Vacancy 3 Skyline Elementary School 6 hrs/day; Schedule is TBA Monday - Friday Vacancy 4 Skyline Elementary School 6 hrs/day; Schedule is TBA Monday - Friday Application Screening and Recruitment Process A complete Nimble application is required for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application. Applicants must provide professional references. References should be work‑related; supervisory references are strongly preferred. This recruitment is conducted in accordance with a merit‑based selection process, consistent with California public sector hiring practices. Advancement is based on qualifications, examination results, and other job‑related criteria. Applications will be screened to verify minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the stated requirements, or who qualify to demonstrate equivalency through an examination, will be invited to move forward in the competitive recruitment selection process. All communication regarding application status and next steps will be sent via Nimble email. Applicants are responsible for monitoring their email, including spam and junk folders, for all recruitment communications. Examination and Interview Process Candidates who successfully pass application screening will participate in the following competitive recruitment testing phases, as applicable based on minimum qualification status: Written Examination: Candidates who do not meet the educational minimum qualifications will be required to complete a paraprofessional equivalency examination. This multiple choice examination is administered on a continuous basis, typically once per month. Panel Interview (Required): All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, or who successfully pass the paraprofessional examination, will be required to participate in a panel interview. Panel interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, typically twice per month. Qualified candidates will be notified of specific testing and panel interview dates. Non‑Discrimination Policy The South San Francisco Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Board Policy 0410) No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Board Policy 4030) #J-18808-Ljbffr ReNEW Schools