26-27 Paraprofessional Support Staff/Instructional Aide Special Education (San Jose, CA)

Second Start Learning Disabilities Programs•San Jose, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Support Staff assists the classroom Teacher in implementing positive student behavior management techniques and procedures and provides academic support under the Teacher’s supervision and direction. The role works closely with the Teacher, Clinical Manager, Behavior Interventionist, and Counseling Interns to support students’ educational, behavioral, and emotional success. The Support Staff also confers with school counselors and teaching staff about student learning challenges, mental impairments, emotional impairments, and behavior disorders affecting the learning process. The position assists the Teacher with classroom management to support students’ Individual Education Plans. This position follows a 218-day school calendar. A $1,000 hiring bonus is offered. The position is based in San Jose, California, and some local travel may be required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available. The hiring process includes verification of prior educational-institution employment history as required by SB848, effective January 1, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma, or a four-year college degree from an accredited institution; a degree in education or child psychology is preferred.
Complete Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training, such as Handle With Care, within the first two weeks of employment.
Effective communication skills for interacting with students.
Ability to observe students closely and use auditory and visual cues for proactive intervention.
Effective working knowledge of current professional student behavior-management techniques and practices in special education environments.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively, use a computer and telephone, and read and compose documents.
Ability to lift and move at least 70 pounds.
Ability to physically participate in approved hands-on student behavior-management techniques and methods when necessary.
Authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Provide a complete and accurate record of prior employment with educational institutions as required for classified positions under SB848.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree in education or child psychology.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom behavior management and academic support, including evaluating, monitoring, and managing student actions so students can participate in lessons.
Coach, mentor, and discipline students according to procedures established by the classroom Teacher.
Respond to and de-escalate classroom crises, mediate conflicts, and teach students conflict-resolution skills.
Physically intervene in prescribed situations involving student aggression, which may include restraining, escorting, lifting, or taking necessary action to maintain eye contact with a student.
Call on the Behavioral Interventionist when disruptive or physically threatening behavior cannot be managed in the classroom.
Meet regularly with the Behavioral Interventionist to discuss behavior-management policy, industry trends, and best practices.
Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
Temporarily act as classroom caretaker in the Teacher’s absence and ensure the daily lesson plan is followed.
Present subject matter under the Teacher’s direction using methods such as lectures, discussion sessions, and supervised role-playing.
Provide daily school entrance gate coverage during student arrivals and departures.
Procure and distribute student behavior incentives and rewards.
Maintain classroom and student documentation and records as requested by the Teacher.
Attend staff meetings, Individual Educational Plan meetings, clinical behavioral meetings, training sessions, and retreats as requested by the Teacher or Day School Principal.
Participate in field trips, graduation exercises, and other activities as requested by the Teacher or Day School Principal.
Perform other related duties within the scope of assigned duties and position-related work experience.