Paraprofessional SPED- Preschool Fairmont Job No 26-3260

Located in Northern California between San Francisco and Sacramento, Vacaville is a community of nearly 100,000 people. Vacaville Unified serves nearly 12,500 students from 18 schools.

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.

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

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Requirements / Qualifications

If you are NOT currently or never have been a Paraprofessional for VUSD, you must include proof of one of the following :

Completion of a Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant course

OR

Passing score on the District Paraprofessional Exam

• 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
• Criminal Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Clearance

Salary

$22.85-$29.14 per hour

Length of Work Year

180 days per year

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours :

7 hours per day, 5 days per week. 180 days per year.

Location : Pre-K, Fairmont

Application Deadline : Until Filled