Bilingual Paraeducator; Mary Chapa), Special Education PC#

Bilingual Para educator (Special Education PC# 1550)

Under the general direction of the Principal, the Bilingual Para educator performs a variety of duties assisting teachers in the overall support of instructional activities for students who are enrolled in special education moderate/severe programs and/or mainstream classrooms.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of higher education study (48 semester units), or an Associate’s degree or higher. Must demonstrate, through a formal State or local assessment, knowledge required for assisting in instruction, reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Experience:
  
  Prior job‑related experience, paid or voluntary, with school‑age children or individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge:
  First Aid and Universal health precautions.
• Language:
  Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Must pass the MCOE bilingual skills test (by invitation only, Tuesdays/Wednesdays).
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid California Driver’s License with proof of insurability;
  First Aid; MCOE Crisis Intervention Program certification within six months of employment; CPR certification within six months; MCOE sign language test for Program for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing within six months; MCOE Spanish Language Competency Test within six months.
• Documents:
  Copy of Transcript, Letter of Introduction, Proof of HS Graduation, Resume.

• $150 per month incentive for Paraeducators working in the DHH program with proficiency in sign language.
• $150 per month incentive for Paraeducators with proficiency in Braille who work in a position eligible for this incentive.
• $150 per month incentive for Specialized Health Care Procedures if assigned to specific students and trained by MCOE.
• $500 annual training incentive for employees who volunteer to participate in training for certification and for administering emergency medications/procedures as defined by contract.