Paraeducator

Multiple Paraeducators needed near Oakland, CA for Extended school year and next school year

Location: Oakland, CA area
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: $22–$26 per hour (based on experience and skill set)
Start Dates: Extended School Year (ESY) & 2025–2026 School Year

We are currently hiring full-time Paraprofessionals to support students across multiple school sites in the Oakland, CA area. These roles support students with varying disabilities across all age groups, from early childhood through young adult programs.

Paraprofessionals play a key role in helping students access education and achieve their IEP goals by providing both instructional and physical support under the direction of a certificated teacher.

Para educator Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce instructional content and promote academic progress

• Support students in meeting their IEP goals, including academic, behavioral, and social-emotional objectives

• Assist with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, dressing, and hygiene as needed

• Follow behavior support plans and implement classwide and individual strategies as trained

• Support students in classrooms, on playgrounds, in the lunchroom, and during field trips

• Assist with lifting, positioning, and transporting students who use wheelchairs or other medical equipment

• Help maintain a safe and clean classroom environment

• Collect student data and track progress toward goals

• Participate in professional development and staff meetings

• Maintain clear, respectful communication with staff, students, and families

• Adhere to health, safety, and confidentiality protocols at all times

Para educator Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must have minimum of 1 year prior experience working with children or students with disabilities preferred

• Comfortable supporting students of all ages with physical and behavioral needs

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs with assistance and support students with mobility needs

This is a great opportunity for those passionate about supporting students with disabilities and contributing to an inclusive and positive school environment.

Why Work With RCM?
Since 1975, RCM Health Care Services has specialized in providing school districts with equal access to Special Education services such as Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, ABA Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health services, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals as well as Nursing services to many of the nation's top 100 school districts.

Through years of experience of focusing on an educationally based approach, RCM Health Care Services understands exactly what school districts and providers need to meet student IEP goals. We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.

As a $200 million publicly traded company, we have the reliability, integrity and resources to meet the needs of students, staff and school districts nation-wide.

RCM Health Care Services believe all students deserve the best education in order to be successful in the academic environment, home environment and community. Our number one priority is student success. Therefore, it is important we hire exceptional Special Education staff that have the same mission and values as RCM Health Care Services. Students' first.

At RCM Health Care Services, you are a valuable team member. We believe you are important and we highly respect the knowledge and skills you have in order to help students' be successful. If you have a passion for students, student learning and the education field, we encourage you to apply to RCM Health Care Services. We believe you will make a big difference in the lives of children and adolescents.

Please join us!

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