Paraprofessional Mod/Severe

Job Summary Job Summary The job of Paraprofessional - Moderate/Severe (Behavioral or Medical by assignment) is done for the purpose/s of assisting teaching personnel in the supervision, instruction, and positive support of special education students; monitoring students during classroom and non-classroom times; providing for special health care needs; developing students' daily living and behavioral skills and assisting with record keeping, material production and other non-instructional activities. Benefits:
• Health & Welfare Package: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans are available for employees working 20 hours or more per week. The District provides up to $8,000 per year (based on number of hours worked per week) to go towards the cost of insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program: A program that provides confidential support for employees and is 100% covered by the District.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension for employees working 20 hours or more per week; additional retirement plans (403b and 457) are available to interested employees.
• Vacation Leave: Number of days determined by number of hours worked per week (available to use after probationary period).
• Sick Leave: Number of days determined by number of hours worked per week
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year
• Longevity: Incentive provided to personnel with continuous service in the Castro Valley Unified School District starting at five (5) years. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Paraprofessionals are required by the NCLB to be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to, assist with instruction, reading/language arts, and mathematics, either by possessing an Associate's Degree or Higher, or 48 Semester College Units, or passing a minimum proficiency exam. CPR/First Aid Certification A complete online application for the position shall include employment history and three (3) professional references. EdJoin Online Applications with incomplete or missing information or "See Resume" on the application will not be considered. One reference on your application must be from a past/present supervisor. Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) Resume Comments and Other Information Non Discrimination Statement: CVUSD is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment and bullying based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Violations of this policy should be reported immediately to the site administrator(s) at District Schools. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Student Services, 4400 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley CA 94546, . For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here