Special Education Paraeducator I and/or II

San Luis Coastal USD Application Deadline 12/15/2023 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 11/27/2023 Contact Lynsey Bond 805-549-1233 Number of Openings 20 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Para I $24.
17-$32.
84/hour, Para II $25-40-$34.
51/hour Length of Work Year 181 Para I, 183 Para II days/year ; 4.
0- 6.
5 hours/day Employment Type Part Time Special Education Paraeducator I and/or II About the Employer San Luis Coastal Unified School District represents the communities of Avila, Edna Valley, Los Osos, Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo and currently has an enrollment of approximately 7,500 students.
Small neighborhood schools are a hallmark of the District where students are educated from preschool through twelfth grade and a world-class adult school program offers unique, life-improving courses to thousands of community members.
San Luis Coastal Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer, and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
For information about nondiscrimination in employment, please contact the District's Human Resources office (805) 549-1233 or via mail at 1500 Lizzie Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Job Summary The purpose of the position is to assist students with disabilities who are receiving special education services by performing paraprofessional duties including modality-based academic instruction, physical education instruction, social skills instruction, behavioral modification and management, preparation of instructional materials, clerical tasks, and related duties as assigned.
Special Education Paraeducators I and II are assigned to a variety of grade levels, preschool to adult, and a variety of settings, including resource programs, general education classes, special day classes, classrooms for emotionally disturbed students, and as one-to-one support assistance to students.
Paraeducator support may be provided in one or more of the settings described below: Resource program (RSP), Special day classes, mild/moderate (MM), Special day classes, moderate/severe (MS), Classes for emotionally disturbed (ED), Special Circumstances Instructional Assistance (SCIA), General Education Inclusion Requirements / Qualifications Copy of Transcript (Attach to be waived from written exam.
Otherwise, submit a document stating you will take the test (dates/time TBD)) Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 within the past two years; signed; preferred on letterhead) Resume Comments and Other Information In an effort to fill vacant positions across many sites throughout the district for Special Education Paraeducators in the 2023-2034 school year we are able to bring in successful candidates that have placed on the current eligibility list three steps higher than the current salary schedule.
New hire starting range to be determined after consideration and review of application on file and any relevant years of education or job related experience.
Salary range for new hires will be $24.
17-$26.
42/hour depending on individual eligibility and placement.
Oral Board Interviews: TBD.
We are creating an eligibility list for open positions for 2023-24 school year.
Must be willing to work in person.
Make sure all documents are attached or your application can not be considered if incomplete.
Fingerprint and TB Clearances are required to be obtained prior to starting work.
We are establishing an eligibility list to fill vacancies for the 2023-24 school year.
School site(s) TBD and hours/day are between 4.
0 and 6.
5 hours per day, M-F.
Most positions are 8am-3pm Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
TEST INFORMATION: ALL APPLICANTS MUST TEST OR SUBMIT A COPY OF TRANSCRIPT.
Applicants who possess an AA Degree, or who have two full years of college course work (48 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college courses with a grade of C or better will count) are not required to take the District’s written examination.
If you wish to be waived from the written examination, you must submit copies of your transcripts with your application.
If hired, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
If you do not have the required units you will be contacted to take a written examination covering mathematics and writing skills required, by duties contained in the Class Specifications.
Date TBD.
If you need to take this exam, please note this on your application.
Allow 2 hours for the examination.
Minimal written passing score is 70%.
Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and experience on a job-related basis.
Candidates who successfully pass screening and have submitted all required documents will proceed to an oral interview.
An oral interview covering personal qualifications, experience, and training is required.
Interviews are approximately 20 minutes.
Date for the OB interview TBD.
Minimal passing score is 70%.
Candidates will be contacted for a hiring interview when they have placed in the top three ranks of the oral board interviews.
If you have not placed in the top three ranks, you will be placed on the eligibility list for six months from the date of the oral boards for other vacancies that may arise during that time.
SPECIAL NOTES: 1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process.
2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the Personnel Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing.
3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview.
A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency.
4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.
This is a dual examination in which the resulting eligibility list shall consist of promotional and open competitive candidates.