Classroom Assistant - Alternative Education

Job Summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for Classroom Assistant - Alternative Education for the Juvenile Court and Community Schools Department of the Student Services and Programs Division. This position assists in providing instructional support to individual or small groups of students in assigned subject-matter areas to reinforce classroom lessons in the classroom of a juvenile court or community school; assist a classroom teacher in the supervision of individual or groups of students and perform a variety of related duties in the maintenance of an effective learning environment. Current vacancies include: ID 2675: Lindsay Community School Metro Region - San Diego, CA 92113 ID 2694: Monarch School - San Diego, 92113 (Bilingual Spanish preferred)

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of experience (paid or volunteer) working with youth in an organized setting, ideally with at-risk youth.

Candidates must also demonstrate Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, previously referred to as the NCLB Act) compliance. In order to satisfy the paraprofessional requirements of the ESSA, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; AND,
• Completed at least 48-semester units at an accredited college or university; OR,
• Obtained an associates (or higher) degree; OR,
• Successful completion of an assessment, administered by the San Diego County Office of Education, in basic reading, writing, mathematics skills, and the ability to assist with instruction.

Certificates and Licenses:

• A valid California driver’s license may be required for some assignments

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
• Proof of education and/or ESSA completion -- copy of high school diploma, college transcripts or degree -- see above

The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six (6) months, or until the list is exhausted.

Employee Benefits

This position is part-time and will offer the classified benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, and will participate in the CalPERS state retirement system.

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Comments and Other Information

Join our amazing team!

The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.

Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe

To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe