Special Education Paraprofessional

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Support educators in their teaching roles and various general duties, including organizing and offering tutorial assistance.

• Offer supplementary student support, encompassing accommodations and online assessments.

• Assist with data entry for students enrolling in the program or school.

• Facilitate the implementation of programs and help maintain efforts such as student transportation, guest speakers, career fairs, field trips, and more.

• Notify educators of student behavior concerns or other challenges related to the program.

• Help monitor and supervise students during assignments and tests.

• Carry out clerical tasks for teachers as required, including coordinating, scheduling, and participating in meetings upon request.

• Assist educators in reaching out to parents or adult students and help in obtaining necessary forms.

• Take part in Student Study Team or other meetings focused on student success.

• Support the educator in providing additional attention or collecting data for specific students.

• Show a willingness to learn and enhance expertise in relevant subject areas.

• Follow instructions for activities related to the creation and execution of student learning plans.

• Translate communications between students and teachers.

• For Sign Language Interpreters: Aid students in utilizing sign language or other non-verbal communication methods.

• Assist in teaching deaf and hard of hearing students, either individually or in small groups.

• Comply with attendance policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of at least two years of college (48 units), or an Associate degree (or higher) from an accredited state institution, or pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in instructional assistance issued by an approved local education agency.

• Experience working with students.

• Experience with low-income and at-risk populations.

• Background in educating individuals with exceptional needs, particularly students who are deaf or hard of hearing, or in related Career Technical Education or Literacy content areas.

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Fluent in sign language, certified by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or an equivalent; if providing Cued Speech interpretation, certification by any recognized body acknowledged by the National Cued Speech Association (NCSA) is required.

• Fluent in the specified language requirement or educational program, with the ability to read, write, and speak, as well as translate communications between students and teachers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development.