Paraeducator Deaf​/Hard of Hearing, Presidio MS; S20D

Overview

Job Class: Special Education Para educator (S20D)

Salary Range: $31.52 - $36.87/hourly

Location: Multiple Sites

Calendar: Part Time, School Term

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) serves more than 50,000 students across 130 schools in San Francisco. SFUSD aims for every student to discover their spark, develop a strong sense of self and purpose, graduate ready for college and career, and graduate with the skills outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile.

Core values include:

• Student-centered:
  We put students’ needs first
• Fearless:
  We persist through challenges
• United:
  We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
• Social Justice:
  We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
• Diversity-driven:
  We respect and seek to understand each person

SFUSD is guided by Vision, Values and Guardrails and reimagines public education to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD leads in systems change to strengthen the instructional core and advance the district’s strategic plan and Vision 2025.

We seek talented people from diverse backgrounds who are committed to equity and education, and who are strong collaborators, communicators, and problem solvers willing to learn in a community of continuous improvement.

Under supervision of a teacher/administrator, assists in the direct delivery of instruction in a classroom setting for pupils eligible for special education services under Deaf/Hard of Hearing determinations as identified by an IEP or IFSP. Primary objective is to facilitate access to curriculum content and support learning for mastery using instructional methods suitable for deaf/hard of hearing students. The employee assists certificated staff by implementing lesson plans, participating in parent conferences, proctoring examinations, maintaining records, operating instructional equipment and software, and performing related duties.

An ability to translate and adapt materials to and from English into other languages may be required if the position has a language suffix. In some roles, the employee must furnish a certificate of clearance from the Department of Motor Vehicles to meet insurability requirements.

• Assist in planning lessons and preparing instructional materials for severely impaired pupils.
• Supervise and/or tutor individuals or small groups in accordance with an IEP, conducting planned lessons in the classroom or other educational locations.
• Explain subject matter, administer tests, correct and review assignments, maintain pupil profiles, and assist in evaluating pupils.
• Prepare and maintain records and lists as appropriate for instructional support.
• Prepare, operate, and maintain instructional equipment and supplies; procure and store equipment; issue supplies and maintain records.
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline and behavior management; support students on field trips and school activities.
• Monitor designated areas as needed and provide safety and supervision as required.
• Render first aid in accordance with safety guidelines and report incidents to the supervisor.
• Assist with publicizing educational development programs and communicating objectives and functions.
• Assist with pupils’ personal cares as required (e.g., lifting, toileting, feeding, positioning).
• Perform related duties as required.

• Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools and belief in SFUSD’s instructional leadership as a lever toward the Graduate Profile
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions in a complex organization
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and use resources to achieve goals
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible, proactive work ethic with a focus on delivering feasible solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with district staff and colleagues
• Effective written and verbal communication and ability to explain complex processes clearly
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and G Suite