PARAEDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION II - #05

About the Employer

The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Clara Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alum Rock is a family-oriented community committed to its children and schools. The City of San Jose provides a wealth of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities for all ages in one of the most pleasant climates in the country.


THE DISTRICT
Alum Rock schools are neighborhood schools. Classrooms and schools represent the demographics of East San Jose. Parent involvement, community support, English classes, and health outreach services all contribute to school improvement. Standards-based instructional materials and immaculate campuses make Alum Rock schools a fine place to work and grow as a teacher.


ETHNIC DIVERSITY
Alum Rock serves a student body rich in racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. Professional Development is provided for teachers to assist students in reaching their full potential. The district provides a supplemental instructional program for English Learners as well as programs for gifted students and students with special needs.


COMMITMENT
The Alum Rock staff is committed to high expectations of achievement by delivering effective instruction that results in outstanding student performance. If this is your commitment as well, Alum Rock is the place to be!


Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the assigned management and/or supervisory position, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of autistic, behaviorally disturbed, emotionally disturbed, visually handicapped and severely handicapped students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self-help, social and community skills.


Please see job description for further details


REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from high school and two years experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting, or equivalent.
Must have A.A. Degree or 48 Semester College Units, or otherwise meets the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB Certificate)
Valid First Aid Certificate issued by Red Cross within six (6) months of employment.


Requirements / Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript
• NCLB Compliance
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION (BP 4030)


Sexual harassment of or by any person in the work or educational setting shall not be tolerated; it shall be a violation of district policy to engage in any conduct which constitutes sexual harassment. Complete district policies on nondiscrimination and sexual harassment are available through Human Resource Development. (BP4180 & BP4135)