Come join the amazing HCOE team as a Para Educator for HCOE at McKinleyville High School's and McKinleyville Middle School's TLC Programs!
The Humboldt County Office of Education offers amazing benefits:
- Pro-rated employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
- CalPERS Retirement Program with employer matching (26.81% for the 25-26 school year)
- Sick leave
- Longevity Program that rewards long-term employees
- Professional Growth incentives (successful candidate can potentially increase their pay through additional education)
- HealthSPORT Business Partner rates
Para Educator - McKinleyville High School - TLC Program, Student Programs & Services, 6 hrs/day, 5 days/wk, 195 days/yr, Position #680, 0.8571 FTE #6149
https://employment.hcoe.org/jobs/view/6149/
Para Educator - McKinleyville Middle School - TLC Program, Student Programs & Services, 6 hrs/day, 5 days/wk, 195 days/yr, Position #638, 0.8571 FTE #6148
https://employment.hcoe.org/jobs/view/6148/
Position Summary:
Under the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator or director, and under the general direction of a classroom or program teacher, the special education paraeducator provides instructional assistance to students individually and/or in groups according to state standards, classroom objectives and the individualized education program (IEP) or individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). This may include implementing health and/or behavioral plans and providing emergency health related assistance to students as needed. Other duties include direct supervision of students, implementing evidence-based teaching strategies and creating and maintaining classroom environments.
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform any combination of these duties.
Qualifications:
Qualifications: Minimum required - High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED); AA degree, 48 college units, OR passed County Para-educator exam. Preferred Experience - Minimum of 1 year of experience working with students who have significant needs is desirable. Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Sign Language, Hmong highly desirable). At this stage, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If offered the position, official transcripts will be required for placement (if using the AA degree to satisfy the para-educator exam requirement or if you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, HCOE offers a stipend.).
Please click on this link to register to take the Instructional Aide Proficiency Test (ParaEducator Test): https://hcoe.org/paraprofessional-exam/