Paraprofessional Moderate/Severe

About the Employer

Located in northern California Wine Country, the Ukiah Unified School District serves approximately 6,000 students, from preschoolers through adults. The district includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, and a comprehensive high school. In addition, our district offers an early education preschool, independent learning opportunities for elementary and high school students, an alternative education high school, and an adult learning center. Located in Mendocino County, Ukiah has countless wineries, is a short drive to the coast, and is surrounded by redwood forests. Our employees enjoy the best of California in a welcoming and caring community. When you join Ukiah Unified, you become part of an amazing and vibrant community. We have wonderful assets for raising a family, including Near & Arnold's School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education (SPACE), an acclaimed afterschool performing arts program serving youth ages infant through 18. The program emphasizes diversity, youth leadership, cross-cultual arts, social issues, and exemplary training in the arts. We're adjacent to Sonoma County and the culinary epicenter of Healdsburg. A farm-to-table lifestyle is possible thanks to the abundant agricultural resources in and around Ukiah. Imagine access to orchards, fresh fruit, vegetables, artisan olive oils, farm-fresh artisan cheese, wild-caught seafood, and the top wineries in the country. And, of course, community-supported schools where education and educators are valued. Plus, Mendocino County and the city of Ukiah offer some of the most affordable housing in California We invite you to apply to be part of Ukiah Unified and our wonderful community.

Job Summary

Job Summary

In Search of: Heartfelt heroes willing to use their talents to help students discover their own as part of the instructional team.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent and a passing score on an exam that tests for the knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, the teaching of math, reading, and writing. DESIRED: Some experience working with students, preferably those with disabilities; an A.A or A.S. degree or two years of college (48 semester units), or any combination of training and experience that would indicate possession of the skills and abilities listed on the job description. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Possession at time of hire, or within six (6) months of hire, a valid CPR certification and a First Aid certification. Periodic renewal required as a condition of continuing employment. PLEASE SUBMIT: Resume Three (3) Professional references Verification of college units (if applicable)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent and a passing score on an exam that tests for the knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, the teaching of math, reading, and writing. DESIRED: Some experience working with students, preferably those with disabilities; an A.A or A.S. degree or two years of college (48 semester units), or any combination of training and experience that would indicate possession of the skills and abilities listed on the job description. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Possession at time of hire, or within six (6) months of hire, a valid CPR certification and a First Aid certification. Periodic renewal required as a condition of continuing employment. PLEASE SUBMIT: Resume Three (3) Professional references Verification of college units (if applicable)

Comments and Other Information

Ukiah Unified School District offers the following Benefits to contracted employees: • Health and Welfare Benefits ($8,777/Yr.) • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Holidays • Evenings & Weekends Off • Retirement plan contributions • Opportunities for advancement

Comments and Other Information

Ukiah Unified School District offers the following Benefits to contracted employees: • Health and Welfare Benefits ($8,777/Yr.) • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Holidays • Evenings & Weekends Off • Retirement plan contributions • Opportunities for advancement

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