Early Childhood Education Para Educator - Oakland Unified School District

Support students with disabilities by assisting a certificated teacher with instruction, classroom activities, and IEP goal progress. Provide physical and health-related support as trained, and help create an inclusive, engaging learning environment. This position is distinguished from other student support roles in that, in addition to providing instructional support to students with disabilities under the guidance of a certificated teacher, employees in these positions are primarily responsible for attendant physical duties to enable students with disabilities to have equal educational opportunities, assisting with basic health needs of students with disabilities, as trained, and assisting the classroom teacher in creating with setting up and maintaining engaging academic environments.

What We Offer:

Support toward a Bachelor's degree and teaching credential Housing assistance programs Monthly professional development and training Full coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent, and one of the following: AA degree or higher 48+ college units Passing CBEST, ParaPro, or CODESP First Aid & CPR certification Willingness to complete 15+ hours of annual training Experience with children and students with disabilities preferred CA Driver's License (if applicable)

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.57 - $35.19 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Parental leave Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Oakland, CA (Required)

Work Location:

In person