Special Education Paraeducator I - Preschool - ASL/Sign Language Interpreting Required
About The Position
Santa Barbara Unified School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator I for the Franklin Children's Center for the 2026/2027 school year. This position will be 6 or 6.5 hours a day. ASL and/or Sign Language Interpretation skills are a requirement as the selected candidate will be assisting a Deaf/ Hard of Hearing student. Interviews will be ongoing, so please apply soon if interested! The purpose of this position is to assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with disabilities in a mild-to-moderate or inclusion setting.
Requirements
- ASL and/or Sign Language Interpretation skills are a requirement.
- Graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience in an instructional setting.
- ESSA Paraeducator requirement can be met by completion of ONE of the following: SBUSD Paraeducator Math/Language Arts Assessment, California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), Completion of two (2) years college (48 semester units) or A.A. degree (or higher).
Nice To Haves
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with disabilities in a mild-to-moderate or inclusion setting; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various academic subjects.
- Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework projects in various subject areas; assist with administering and monitoring students during tests as required.
- Assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures.
- Read books and other materials to students and observe their reading ability as directed; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition as directed; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments.
- Assist the teacher in monitoring student behavior and adherence to classroom or school rules and policies.
- Collect data or work samples as directed by the teacher and/or perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
- Assure the well-being of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; refer injured or ill students to appropriate staff as required.
- Assist students with a variety of hygiene, personal care and/or medical activities including, but not limited to, catheterization, feeding, toileting, dressing, washing, or suctioning.
- Direct group activities as assigned; assist in monitoring cafeteria, recess and playground activities; accompany students on field trips as necessary.
- Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information.
- Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Participate in staff meetings, Professional Learning Community, or in-service meetings as directed.
Benefits
- Additional Monthly Stipend available for sign language interpretation.
- This position is eligible for Language Services premium pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
