Alum Rock Union Elementary School District is Hiring a PARAEDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION II - #04 Near San Jose, CA
About the Employer The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Clara Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alum Rock is a family-oriented community committed to its children and schools. The City of San Jose provides a wealth of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities for all ages in one of the most pleasant climates in the country.
THE DISTRICT Alum Rock schools are neighborhood schools. Classrooms and schools represent the demographics of East San Jose. Parent involvement, community support, English classes, and health outreach services all contribute to school improvement. Standards-based instructional materials and immaculate campuses make Alum Rock schools a fine place to work and grow as a teacher.
ETHNIC DIVERSITY Alum Rock serves a student body rich in racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. Professional Development is provided for teachers to assist students in reaching their full potential. The district provides a supplemental instructional program for English Learners as well as programs for gifted students and students with special needs.
COMMITMENT The Alum Rock staff is committed to high expectations of achievement by delivering effective instruction that results in outstanding student performance. If this is your commitment as well, Alum Rock is the place to be! Requirements / Qualifications Locations: Aptitud Academy - 1 position Cassell Elementary - 4 positions Chavez Elementary - 1 position Cureton Elementary - 1 position Dorsa Elementary - 1 position Linda Vista Elementary - 1 position Lyndale Elementary - 2 position McCollam Elementary - 6 position Meyer Elementary - 1 position Ocala Middle - 6 positions Renaissance I - 1 position Renaissance II - 1 position Russo/McEntee Academy - 2 positions Ryan Elementary - 3 positions San Antonio - 1 position BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the assigned management and/or supervisory position, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of autistic, behaviorally disturbed, emotionally disturbed, visually handicapped and severely handicapped students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self-help, social and community skills.
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school and two years experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting, or equivalent. Must have A.A. Degree or 48 Semester College Units, or otherwise meets the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB Certificate) Valid First Aid Certificate issued by Red Cross within six (6) months of employment.
Please see job description for further details REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: •Resume •B.A./A.A. Degree or 48 Semester College Units / NCLB Certificate (copy must be provided/attached to application)
YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE IF THE ABOVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. Comments and Other Information ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION (BP 4030)
Sexual harassment of or by any person in the work or educational setting shall not be tolerated; it shall be a violation of district policy to engage in any conduct which constitutes sexual harassment. Complete district policies on nondiscrimination and sexual harassment are available through Human Resource Development. (BP4180 & BP4135)