About the Employer

Our mission is to support district stakeholders by providing excellent customer service through timely, accurate and respectful communication.

Our vision is to support student achievement by recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff to promote a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment

Our goals are in support of the District's LCAP Goals which are:

1. Increase parent and community engagement.

2. Create safe, supportive and engaging learning environment for all.

3. Increase number of students graduating with A-G requirements met.

Phone: (707) 556-8921, ext 50032 Email: hr@vcusd.org

Job Description / Essential Elements:

The Substitute Special Education Para Educator, under the direction of the classroom teacher(s), will be involved in a wide variety of duties in assisting students with the skills needed in all aspects of daily living, classroom preparation and clean-up.

Must be able to understand and follow both oral and written instructions; work with students in specialized and regular settings with patience and understanding; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, teachers, co-workers, and parents; previous experience in the specialized care and supervision of children is desirable; able to handle confidential materials with discretion; sign language skills are desirable; perform ongoing physical activities, including lifting of up to 50 lbs. unaided and over 50 lbs. with mechanical lift or second person.

Knowledge and understanding of basic goals of education. Professional or volunteer work with children or adults with special needs is highly desirable.

High School graduation or equivalent.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Paraprofessional Testing (Certificate of passing Para Professional Testing or 48 College Units. )
• Proof of HS Graduation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Vallejo City Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying in employment, you should immediately contact Gigi Patrick/Eleanor Bruton, Directors of Human Resources and Coordinators for Nondiscrimination in Employment at 707-556-8921, 665 Walnut Ave., Vallejo, CA, 94592