Para Educator

Up to $24/hour | Monday-Friday | Daytime school hours | School-based | Classroom and 1:1 student support

Looking for a consistent weekday schedule working with students? We’re hiring Para Educators in Castro Valley, CA to provide classroom, behavioral, and one-on-one support throughout the school day.

Depending on your assignment, you may work individually with a student or support several students alongside the classroom teacher.

• Earn up to $24/hr paid weekly
• Classroom and one-on-one opportunities
• School-based experience preferred, but not required
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more are available starting on the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment.

• Support students with classwork, routines, and daily activities
• Reinforce lessons and directions provided by the classroom teacher
• Help students develop social, behavioral, and independent living skills
• Monitor behavior and provide appropriate support
• Follow student IEP and 504 plans as directed
• Assist during breaks, lunch, and other school activities
• Support PT, OT, or speech-related activities when directed
• Assist with toileting, diapering, hygiene, and personal care when required
• Communicate with teachers and supervisors regarding student needs

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous school or student-support experience preferred, but not required
• Comfortable working with students with a range of behavioral, physical, and developmental needs
• Patient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds when needed
• Able to kneel, squat, sit on the floor, stand, and walk throughout the school day
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work at different school sites based on assignment
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association

If you’re looking for steady school-based work in Castro Valley and enjoy working directly with students, we’d like to hear from you.

This pay range represents Covelo Group's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will be dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances. Covelo Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.