Paraprofessional

4 weeks ago


Santa Cruz, United States Pacific Collegiate School Full time

**Job Title**: Paraprofessional

**Reports To**: Director of Special Education

**FLSA Status**: Non-Exempt; Employees new to this role generally start at $20.95 per hour, plus benefits.

**Customary Work Schedule**: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM during the 190 day 2024-25 school year.

**Position Summary**

Under the direction of Special Education Teachers and the Director of Special Education, paraprofessionals at PCS assist and support instruction for students with disabilities in specialized and general education settings. This support includes presenting learning materials, facilitating learning activities with small groups or individual students, administering and scoring assessments, and collecting and recording data to document student progress toward goals outlined in Individualized Learning Plans (IEP). Paraprofessionals may also be called upon to collaborate with a variety of faculty and staff in support of learning, and to assist with whole school activities and student supervision, as needed.

**About PCS**

PCS is an inclusive college preparatory charter school that serves students in grades 7-12. We engage and support every student in learning that ignites curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation, while developing resilient, globally-minded, socially responsible changemakers. We cultivate a love of learning with a community of care, advancing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our curriculum integrates culturally responsive pedagogy, visual arts, and performing arts to empower all students to be creative problem-solvers, effective collaborators, and engaged leaders of today and tomorrow. PCS recognizes that in order to provide this holistic education experience, we must also support the professionals that bring our mission and vision to life, through expansive benefits packages, individual professional development budgets, and a highly collaborative work environment.

**Roles & Responsibilities**
- May prepare instructional materials for individual students as directed by the teacher, maintain daily records of achievement.
- May work with students who have mild to moderate or moderate to severe learning disabilities; may work with students who need extra academic or intervention support prior to identification for Special Education services.
- May assist in the implementation of classroom behavior intervention plans where necessary monitoring student drills, practices and related activities.
- Maintains confidentiality of student records and classroom information in accordance with legal requirements and policies
- Assists the teacher in administering and scoring assessments.
- At the direction of the certificated teacher, facilitates classroom learning and gathers classroom data in support of IEP/504 or other student learning goals (if applicable).
- Collects, distributes, and assists in the management of learning materials, including textbooks, technology, etc.
- Provides students with a holistic education through academic, social, and emotional support needed to effectively engage in learning. Inform teacher(s) and make referral to additional school resources and personnel, as needed.
- Supervises students during unstructured time (e.g. break and lunch), thereby enabling a school environment that is safe, inclusive, and positive.
- Performs a variety of clerical duties to support effective instruction, including data entry, student record keeping, making copies of instructional materials, filing, word-processing classroom materials.
- Other duties, as assigned.

**Minimum Requirements & Competencies**
- 2 years (48 units) of college credit or Associate’s Degree.
- Ability to follow directions and manage instructional time effectively, prioritizing student learning.
- Responsiveness to students’ unique needs, identities, and learning preferences.
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents and the public with patience and courtesy, in a manner that reflects PCS values.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- A one page written diversity statement in which you consider the following question: _"What do the terms diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you? How would these values be evident in your classroom practices?"_

Pay: $20.95 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Santa Cruz, CA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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