Paraeducator Level 1

Location: Northern

# Para educator Level 1

Hot Job Main Campus - San Diego, CA 92111## Overview Salary Range $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category Education ## Description
** By joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services.  Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives.  We serve over 1,000 people every day - are you ready to make an impact?
***** Join us - and work with purpose!
***** POSITION BENEFITS
*** Team-oriented, Multidisciplinary Approach
* Ongoing, High-Level Learning and Development Opportunities
* Culturally Diverse Environment
* Joint Commission Accredited Organization
* Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet)
* Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b) - With Employer Match Up To 3%
* Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays)
* Wellness Programs
* EAP - Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Discounts For Those Pursuing a Higher Education
* Employee Discounts
* Employee Recognition Program
* Opportunities for Career Advancement
* May Be Eligible For State or Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs For Work With Underserved Populations
* All Offsite Programs Have a Bonus Structure
** SUMMARY
* * The Para educator Level 1 role at San Diego Center for Children provides essential behavioral and academic support to students with diverse learning needs within a structured therapeutic school environment. This entry-level role requires high flexibility, as the educator may serve as the lead instructor in insurance-only classrooms or provide collaborative small group support and co-teaching within district funded classrooms. Working closely under the guidance of a credentialed Education Specialists, the Para educator Level role focuses heavily on clinical and academic data collection, classroom management, and the day to day implementation of individual student goals.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
* *** Instructional Delivery and Census Based Roles:
**** Use differentiated instructional strategies to meet the diverse academic and behavioral needs of students.
* Integrate technology and hands-on activities to enhance learning.
* ** High Census Coverage:
** Act as the primary instructor for insurance-based classrooms when student enrollment (census) is high, ensuring the delivery of curriculum and maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
* ** Low Census

Collaboration:

** During periods of low census, transition to a co-teaching model within classroom settings to support the lead teacher in instructional delivery.
* ** Academic Interventions:
** Pull small groups of students to provide targeted academic interventions and specialized support as outlined in student IEPs.
* Campus-Wide Support:
Facilitate and fill substitute needs across the campus to ensure continuity of instruction and student safety during staff absences.
*** Monitoring & Evaluation:
**** Review psycho educational reports, IEPs and regularly assess students' progress toward their IEP goals.
* Adjust instructional strategies and support, as needed to ensure students’ growth.
* Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions to evaluate and update IEPs.
*** Behavioral Support and Classroom Management:
**** Provide one-on-one or group assistance to students and behavioral interventions as outlined in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
* Implement evidence-based strategies to support learning and behavior management.
* Respond promptly and effectively to behavioral crisis, following school protocols and utilizing de-escalation strategies.
* Establish and maintain a structured, supportive classroom environment for supervision of…