Substitute Paraprofessional Student Services; PACE

Position: (Substitute) Paraprofessional for Student Services (PACE)
Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities



OVERVIEW

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000.

The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average 393,000 vs. California state average of 770,000).

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees.

Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.

Classified positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. Our classified staff engage with a diverse employee and student populations, facilitating equitable outcomes for all by implementing and supporting our various employment and academic programs. As a classified staff member at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals and educators working together to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives.

A career in classified service at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To provide highly responsible instructional support and paraprofessional functions involved in the organization, direction, coordination, and supervision of the learning services program for students within Student Services Programs; and to provide direct learning assistance services to students as appropriate to assignment. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.

Employees in this classification train, schedule, coordinate, and supervise the work of student staff. This job class exercises responsibility for directing and overseeing the day-to-day activities, operations, and services of a learning service program for students with disabilities or other educational disadvantages. Positions assigned to this class exercise a high degree of independence and initiative requiring proven abilities in the academic, instructional, and/or vocational area(s) to which assigned.

Specific tasks may vary depending upon the area to which assigned and do not require the immediate presence of certificated staff.
This role involves using specialized software and equipment to convert textbooks and educational materials into accessible formats such as Braille, MP3, audio, large print, e-text, and other formats, ensuring access for students with physical, hearing, visual, and learning disabilities.

The mission of Partners in Access to College Education for students with disabilities (PACE) is to support students in acquiring equal access to Shasta College programs and facilities, to provide services and instruction for students in reaching their optimal level of achievement while developing lifelong skills, and to serve as a specialized resource for…