Substitute Paraeducator - Special Education

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide instructional support and assistance to teachers, Master Teachers and students assigned to a designated special education, court school or preschool programs in the absence of an assigned employee and / or assigned to provide additional support as needed;

perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management and classroom instruction of students; perform a variety of general clerical support duties related to classroom and program activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please read the provided job description thoroughly.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS When submitting an application and required documents, please note the following :

• Required documents submitted after the closing date and time of position will not be considered.
• Once position has closed, please do not upload or change required document attachments.
• Please print and view job description for the required documents, qualifications and experience needed for this position.

Once position closes you will not be able to go back and view.

• Working with special needs and at-risk youth requires sensitive and skillful staff. Moderate / Severe classrooms require diapering / feeding.
• Substitutes working in Special Education settings require a post offer employment pre-placement medical assessment, which is paid for by FCSS.
• Certificate Copy (Must provide a copy of one of the following documents : 1) Associates or Bachelor degree; OR 2) transcripts demonstrating completion of 48 semester units;

OR 3) Paraeducator Examination Certificate; OR 4) California Basic Education Skills Test)

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Reference (1) Letter of Reference. It is recommended that letters of reference be authored by professional affiliations and specific to the open position.)
• Resume

Please read the provided job description thoroughly.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS When submitting an application and required documents, please note the following :

• Required documents submitted after the closing date and time of position will not be considered.
• Once position has closed, please do not upload or change required document attachments.
• Please print and view job description for the required documents, qualifications and experience needed for this position.

Once position closes you will not be able to go back and view.

• Working with special needs and at-risk youth requires sensitive and skillful staff. Moderate / Severe classrooms require diapering / feeding.
• Substitutes working in Special Education settings require a post offer employment pre-placement medical assessment, which is paid for by FCSS.
• Certificate Copy (Must provide a copy of one of the following documents : 1) Associates or Bachelor degree; OR 2) transcripts demonstrating completion of 48 semester units;

OR 3) Paraeducator Examination Certificate; OR 4) California Basic Education Skills Test)

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Reference (1) Letter of Reference. It is recommended that letters of reference be authored by professional affiliations and specific to the open position.)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Once your application has been successfully transmitted to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, you will receive an automated response from EDJOIN.

Please ensure that you have received this email; it will contain information on the next steps of the selection process.

Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Fresno County Superintendent of Schools does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.

No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made.

Upon the job applicant providing notice to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, a reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicant so he / she may participate in the hiring process.

The Superintendent of Schools designates the following position as the Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator for nondiscrimination in employment : Administrator, Human Resources, 1111 Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 265-3000.

• When a candidate receives an offer of employment, their employment is contingent upon completion of the following : - Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Background checks;
• Results of a tuberculosis skin test;- Authorization to work in the United States : evidence of identity and employment eligibility;

and- Employment physical, when applicable.

Comments and Other Information

Once your application has been successfully transmitted to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, you will receive an automated response from EDJOIN.

Please ensure that you have received this email; it will contain information on the next steps of the selection process.

Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Fresno County Superintendent of Schools does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.

No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made.

Upon the job applicant providing notice to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, a reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicant so he / she may participate in the hiring process.

The Superintendent of Schools designates the following position as the Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator for nondiscrimination in employment : Administrator, Human Resources, 1111 Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 265-3000.

• When a candidate receives an offer of employment, their employment is contingent upon completion of the following : - Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Background checks;
• Results of a tuberculosis skin test;- Authorization to work in the United States : evidence of identity and employment eligibility;

and- Employment physical, when applicable.

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