The Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking a dedicated professional who demonstrates a nurturing and patient demeanor. The Paraeducator, Behavioral Intervention position will assist teaching staff, assess the needs of individual students, learn instructional methodologies, and relate positively to students.
Our ideal candidate
You are a committed professional with a nurturing and patient demeanor who enjoys working with children and young adults in need of advanced behavioral supports. You work well independently and are also a team player who listens well and contributes to a positive and efficient work environment on behalf of colleagues, students, families, and the community. You represent the Santa Barbara County Education Office with integrity and professionalism.
General description
Provide specialized assistance to teachers and staff in providing intensive behavioral intervention to students with varying levels of physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, emotional disturbance, and/or severe orthopedic, visual, or hearing impairments, in classroom and/or community settings.
Requirements
Education: Possession of a high school diploma and passing score on a rigorous assessment examination demonstrating knowledge and ability to assist with instructing children/students in reading, writing, and mathematics; 48 or more semester units of higher education will substitute for the competency assessment exam.
Experience: One year of experience working in a classroom environment that included students with special needs and/or that involved responsibility for implementing positive behavioral supports.
Compensation
$27.32 - $31.44 per hour; salary step increase upon successful completion of probationary period.
Application deadline: November 11, 2024
Apply Online: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo