Special Education Paraprofessional (CLIP) 26-27

Alpha Public Schools • San Jose, CA

1d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education for students in TK-12th grade, preparing them for success in college and career. We are a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. The Special Education Paraprofessional will be part of the extensive needs learning space (Center for Learning and Inclusive Pathways) within an inclusive school environment. They will uphold high expectations for students, ensuring that our scholars are achieving growth. The successful candidate will be excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process. We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.

Requirements

• AA Degree required (BA preferred) OR completion of two years of college, not a degree but 72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours of college credit OR a passing score on the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Test
• Experience working with students with high needs
• High behavioral expectations and academic expectations for all students
• Excellent knowledge of child development and educational practices
• Willingness to be flexible with your schedule
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha’s students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons to individuals and small groups of scholars (with special needs and without) that target remedial skill needs, IEP goals, and general education content
• Provide in the moment behavior support and coaching, and respond to crisis behavior as necessary
• Analyze data and conduct assessments to track student progress on IEP goals and assist Education specialist(s) in the completion of quarterly progress reports
• Build Relationships by collaborating with special education teachers, Managing Director of Special Education, general education teachers, school leadership team, and families regarding student needs and progress

Benefits

• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and Winter break between the end of December and New Year's (2 weeks)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• APS Tuition Assistance Program provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance towards attaining bachelor degrees and teacher credentials
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree