Substitute Paraeducator, Special Education

Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student educator and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn grow and thrive. San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts serving 85000 students and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds races ethnicities disabilities gender identities sexual orientations immigration statuses and religions. At SMCOE equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school career and life and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. To achieve equity SMCOE commits to: Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven transparent systems; Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups building on the assets strengths and talents that they and their families possess; Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved engaging a broad range of educational and community partners in decision-making determining priorities. THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSIONThe San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees. The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees promotional opportunities in-service training and other related matters on the basis of merit fitness and the principle of like pay for like work.

Under general supervision assists certificated teachers in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in classrooms or other learning environments; assists students with performing academic daily living and health care activities; assists in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); observes monitors and logs student performance and behavior; performs administrative functions in support of classroom activities; This posting is intended to establish an eligibility pool for the Paraeducator Special Education Substitute classification* KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Management reserves the right to add modify change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Assists certificated teachers in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; confers with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials and provides input and suggestions to meet student needs. Assists students in completing classroom assignments homework and projects in various subject areas; Observes and controls behavior of students in the classroom according to established policies and procedures; monitors students during outdoor eating field trips and various other activities; monitors and reports progress regarding student performance and behavior. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge skills and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:EDUCATION: Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in special education; andEXPERIENCE: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience working with children preferably in a special education setting.*Applicants must meet requirements set forth by applicable Federal Accountability CONDITIONS Employees work in office classroom and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise temperature extremes and exposure to blood and body fluids while assisting students and rendering First Aid/CPR. Employees interact with clients with behavioral disorders or assaultive behavior including those requiring emergency intervention and may interact with upset staff and the public when interpreting and enforcing policies. Employees are required to operate a vehicle for assigned AND CERTIFICATIONS: This position may require local travel and employees must be able to get to different locations during the workday either by driving with a valid license or using other transportation modes including ride-hailing services taxis carpooling bicycling of a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency to be maintained throughout PROCESS:A review of complete application and resume;A Basic Skills Proficiency test covering student situations reading writing & arithmetic.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge skills and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:EDUCATION: Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in special education; andEXPERIENCE: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience working with children preferably in a special education setting.*Applicants must meet requirements set forth by applicable Federal Accountability CONDITIONS Employees work in office classroom and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise temperature extremes and exposure to blood and body fluids while assisting students and rendering First Aid/CPR. Employees interact with clients with behavioral disorders or assaultive behavior including those requiring emergency intervention and may interact with upset staff and the public when interpreting and enforcing policies. Employees are required to operate a vehicle for assigned AND CERTIFICATIONS: This position may require local travel and employees must be able to get to different locations during the workday either by driving with a valid license or using other transportation modes including ride-hailing services taxis carpooling bicycling of a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency to be maintained throughout PROCESS:A review of complete application and resume;A Basic Skills Proficiency test covering student situations reading writing & arithmetic.