24-25 Paraprofessional – ChangeMakers Academy, Vallejo, CA

Job Description

Title: Paraprofessional

Division: Lower School

Location: ChangeMakers Academy (Vallejo)

Reports to: Program Specialist

Status: Full-time, Exempt, (During the Academic Year)

Salary Scale: $22/hour for English only; $23.50/hour for Bilingual duties

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About Caliber Public Schools

Caliber’s Mission is to achieve educational equity by shifting the experiences, expectations and outcomes for students in historically underserved communities. Our strengths-based educational program validates, affirms, respects and supports students, families and staff members to reach their full potential. Caliber graduates will be academically college ready; have emotional intelligence or ‘EQ’; be critical thinkers, and have the skills and desire to be changemakers in their communities and the world..

Caliber’s four graduate pillars–Heart, Smart, Think, Act–guide our work. Caliber teaches computer science as a core academic subject K-8th grade to directly challenge the inequitable presence of women and underrepresented minorities in the computer science industry. We are a community-based organization and celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve. Our parents are active partners; frequently engaging through school events, restorative practices, and academic support. 

As we grow, we are looking for educators and leaders who want the opportunity to use their voice to build something new; to be a part of a team that’s building something from the ground up. Our first school, Beta Academy in Richmond, CA, opened in 2014 and ChangeMakers Academy in Vallejo, CA opened in fall 2016. We plan to open additional schools in future years as we grow to nearly 4,000 seats TK-12 in the Bay Area.

Position Summary 

We are in search of a Paraprofessional with broad knowledge of serving students with special needs, compassion and patience for the challenges these students face in the classroom, and creativity to find unique ways to make the curriculum accessible.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for implementing training around de-escalations and all behavior intervention.
• Responsible for implementing and following behavior support plans
• Communicates daily with various groups of people outside the classroom including Adaptive PE, social worker, parents, technician team, vision itinerant, occupational therapist, speech therapist and physical therapist to ensure smooth transition of student services
• Maintains a daily student’s activity log and student work samples
• Attends parent/teacher conferences and IEP meetings
• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in the instruction of an individual student with disabilities including assistance in the laboratories, washrooms, playgrounds, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, libraries, field trips and all other educational settings as determined by the classroom teacher and IEP team
• Provides reinforcement to individual of direct material initially taught by the classroom and special education teachers
• Responsible for guiding any independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher
• Maintains accommodations and modifications established by the ed. Specialist for the student’s curriculum to the needs of the student as required per IEP
• Assists individual student in any testing and with special education computer programs
• Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in specialized programs in a classroom or other learning environment
• Assist assigned teacher with the implementation of individual education plans 
• Consistently integrate coaching feedback.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, families, and colleagues.
• Approach professional development with commitment and reflection.
• Performs other duties as may be necessary and assigned by the classroom teacher and/or administrator

Working Conditions:

Environment:

This job operates in a school/classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, whiteboards, fitness equipment, and Chromebooks, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. 

Physical Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position classification involves sitting with some walking and standing for extended periods of time. Staff may be required to lift, pull or push objects approximately 50 pounds or less. The employee will encounter exposure to ill students. The position requires mobility to climb, kneel, stoop, crawl, reach and bend, and accurate perceiving of sound; near and far vision with the ability to read small print; depth dexterity; and the providing of oral information and direction. The position is primarily located at a school site with outside supervision and some district office visits. The employee will frequently work independently with high work volume and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Required:

Education:

• HS Diploma + 2 years of college OR AA degree (or higher) OR passed CBEST

Other Qualifications: 

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Provision of TB (tuberculin) clearance initially upon hire in accordance with California Education Code
• CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR approved medical or religious exemption

Preferred:

Experience:

• Three (3) years of recent experience in a special education setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability, skill, and experience in working with BIPoC populations.
• Good relationship building skills and ability to build a strong rapport with students.
• Organized and able to multitask.

Values: 

Caliber staff…

• are committed to a culture of feedback, development and continuous improvement.
• validate and affirm the identities, strengths and passions of each person.
• know that It is everyone’s collective responsibility to work in service of and alongside our school communities.
• approach situations and people with empathy and kindness.

COVID-19

Caliber Public School is committed to the health and safety of its employees, those we serve and our local communities. For this reason, Caliber requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees may also request and receive approval for an exemption from this policy. Exemptions are granted to accommodate a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Employee’s granted exemptions are expected to adhere to all weekly testing and safety measures.

Caliber Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Questions? Email [email protected] 

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]

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