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Vacaville Unified School District
Paraprofessional SPED: Hemlock Elementary Job No. 27-918
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$44,687 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
About the Employer VUSD works to achieve the mission of graduating all students by providing academic excellence and CHOICES that encourage unique and individualized learning experiences. We place precedence on imparting a sense of belonging and commitment to community. Fostering lifelong learning lays a foundation for character, work ethic, collaboration and confidence to aspire and achieve. VUSD students are exposed to college and career readiness opportunities that give direction and purpose after graduation. We believe the outstanding talent and dedication of our teaching and support staff enables our students to accomplish great things. At Vacaville Unified School District, we provide an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We value and embrace diversity and believe that it is critical to achieving educational excellence. We are intentionally enhancing an inclusive culture that supports the diverse needs of all we serve. We are dedicated to working together to create a district where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. We welcome and value the contributions of every member of our community, including students, families, staff, and community partners. Job Summary The job of Paraprofessional - Special Education is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the special education program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the instruction of individual or small groups of students in a variety of subject areas and providing individualized learning experiences to encourage academic excellence; assisting in the implementation of a behavior modification program; monitoring and reporting student behavior and performance; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and performing a variety of clerical duties as assigned. This job reports to Principal or Assistant Principal View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent First Aid and CPR certified (may attain certification within the first four months of employment) Paraprofessional Exam or 48 college units Must able to pass Strength and Agility test Tuberculosis Clearance Criminal Background Clearance Salary Info $24.64-$31.42 per hour Length of Work Year 180 days per year