Paraeducator- Independence Facilitator (Medically and Physically Challenged) at Foster Elementary School

San Diego Unified School District • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Unified School District is hiring a Paraeducator- Independence Facilitator (Medically and Physically Challenged) at Foster Elementary School. The role assists individual students or small groups to enhance learning by providing academic, behavioral, and medical support, including in Medically and Physically Challenged settings. The paraeducator assists teachers with instruction and classroom management in special education and general education classrooms, lunchrooms, and play environments, as well as during distance learning and field trips.

The position is based at Foster Elementary School in San Diego, California. The schedule is 10 months per year and 35 hours per week, in person Monday through Friday, with shift time within the school bell schedule. The position is paid according to the Paraeducator Salary Schedule, Grade 034. Positions over 20 hours per week qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and eligible dependents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and a passing score on the San Diego Unified School District Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE), or an associate degree or higher, or at least 48 eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university.
• One year of experience working with severely, emotionally, mentally, and/or physically challenged children in an organized setting.
• Must be available to work in person Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of post-high-school courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual students or small groups to enhance learning.
• Provide academic support, behavior intervention, and medical support to students, including students in Medically and Physically Challenged settings.
• Assist teachers with instruction and classroom management in special education and general education classrooms, lunchrooms, and play environments.
• Support students during distance learning and field trips.

Benefits

• District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and eligible dependents for positions over 20 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED