Paraeducator, Early Start

Santa Clara County Office Of Education•San Jose, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under assigned supervision, the Paraeducator – Early Start collaborates with teacher(s) and/or other personnel to provide a variety of support duties to Early Start staff and Early Start Families in their child’s natural environment (family home(s), daycare center, etc.) and the community throughout Santa Clara County; helps families understand their child’s qualifying condition and how to integrate strategies, through a coaching model, into their normal routine to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual support of participating families. This position is part-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months/213 days/6 hours per day.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or its GED equivalent AND at least 48 college semester units earned at an accredited institution of higher learning OR Possession of a high school diploma or its GED equivalent AND possession of a degree earned at an accredited institution of higher learning OR Possession of a high school diploma or its GED equivalent AND the ability to obtain a passing score on the County Office of Education Paraprofessional Examination
Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving children with exceptional needs aged 0-2.
Valid California driver’s license
A driving record that meets the insurance requirements of the County Office of Education.
If educated outside of the US, must have foreign transcripts evaluated by an approved agency prior to being invited to the written exam. The evaluated summary must state completion of high school, and if applicable, any college degrees held.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with teacher(s) and/or other personnel to provide a variety of support duties to Early Start staff and Early Start Families in their child’s natural environment (family home(s), daycare center, etc.) and the community throughout Santa Clara County.
Helps families understand their child’s qualifying condition and how to integrate strategies, through a coaching model, into their normal routine to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual support of participating families.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
Tuition Reimbursement