1-on-1 Paraeducator

Oakland School for the Arts • Oakland, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) seeks a compassionate and dependable 1-to-1 Paraeducator to join its Special Education Department for the 2026–2027 school year. The role provides individualized support to a neurodiverse student across academic, artistic, and social-emotional domains. It supports the student's access to the curriculum, development of executive functioning skills and self-direction, and inclusion in the classroom and broader school community.

The ideal candidate is patient, adaptable, and committed to inclusive education. The candidate should have experience supporting school-age children, preferably in special education settings, and be able to collaborate with teachers and specialists to implement individualized supports aligned with the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and educational goals.

OSA is a diverse and inclusive public 6–12 charter school in Oakland serving approximately 800 students. It combines rigorous academics with immersive arts education, specialized arts pathways, interdisciplinary learning, and work-based experiences.

Requirements

• Experience supporting school-age children.
• Patience, adaptability, and commitment to inclusive education.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and specialists to implement individualized supports aligned with the student's IEP and educational goals.
• Submit an EdJoin Classified Application; a resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application.
• Submit a cover letter.
• Submit a resume.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting children in special education settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to a neurodiverse student across academic, artistic, and social-emotional domains.
• Support the student's access to the curriculum and development of executive functioning skills and self-direction.
• Support the student's inclusion in the classroom and broader school community.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to implement individualized supports aligned with the student's IEP and educational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed