Paraprofessional

 

  • San Carlos Charter (SCC), a progressive K-8 charter school located in San Carlos, is seeking a paraprofessional.

    The SCC curriculum is centered on current research about learning and the grouping of students. All instruction is based on the constructivist learning theory and multiple intelligence theory, so children are engaged in hands-on, minds-on learning every day. Curriculum is created by educators and is structured around integrated thematic units. We are resource-based (no textbooks).

  • $22.50 - $26.33/hour dependent on experience

    10 months per year

    1. Work collaboratively with both classroom educators and education specialists

    2. Perform a variety of activities in order to provide intensified learning experiences for learners both with and without Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Plans.

    3. Assist classroom educators with the delivery of learning materials and instructional exercises

    4. Assist/support individuals and small groups of learners in practicing skills and completing assigned tasks and projects

    5. Oversee and supervise learners during classroom activities, while on the playground and on study trips

    6. Assist with behavior management

    7. Participate in staff development activities and assist learners with personal care needs (i.e., medication management)

    8. Understand the specific needs of the children who are assigned to your care

    9. Understand and carry out verbal and written directions

    10. Work independently on own initiative with some guidance

    11. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with learners, educators, parents, administrators and other colleagues

    12. Gain the confidence of the learners and supervise them in educational and recreational settings as appropriate/needed

    13. Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional setting

    14. Learn and apply basic first aid techniques

    15. Learn and apply specific medical assisting techniques, i.e., use of an Epi-Pen, or administration of insulin

  • The San Carlos Charter is a K-8 school just south of San Francisco serving students of San Carlos and the Peninsula. We are a progressive school that emphasizes project-based learning and interdisciplinary units. San Carlos Charter is the oldest charter school in California and one of the oldest operating charter schools in the United States. Over the last 20 years, SCC has been a leader in progressive education. We believe that fostering a nurturing and supportive community supports our students as they develop into considerate, thoughtful, ethical, and engaged citizens.

    1. Familiarity with special education and the social-emotional/behavioral needs of children with disabilities

    2. BA desired

    3. Must pass pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to employment history and criminal background check

    4. Must provide valid TB Assessment

    5. Knowledge of:

      1. Student behavior and characteristics

      2. Techniques used in behavior management

      3. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

      4. Basic understanding of K-8 subject matter as assignments may require

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, and walk and involves walking on even and uneven surfaces and negotiating a 6” curb. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, crouch and/or crawl. The employee occasionally may lift or push up to 25 lbs.

    Must sit on an occasional or frequent basis. This is done at the desk with forward bending from the waist, leaning on the forearms, and looking down which requires neck flexion. It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc., either occasionally or frequently, depending on the day.

    The use of office equipment including computers (mostly Macs), telephones, copiers, fax machines, etc. will be required. When working with equipment it may also be necessary to forward bend, squat, and/or kneel.

    Hearing and vision must be corrected to normal range. Involves manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

  • Please provide the following in ONE PDF emailed to jobs@scclc.net:

    1. Statement of interest

    2. Resume

    3. Three references