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Education Support Specialist (Alpine Early Learning Center) at Alpine County Unified & Alpine County Office of Education (Markleeville outside Lake Tahoe)

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
2/21/2025
Contact
Lia Story
(530) 694-2230
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$21.68 - $23.93 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Educational Stipends & Higher Education Opportunities
Length of Work Year
260
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

District Vision Students are prepared and inspired citizens making positive choices.

Job Summary

Job Summary

An Education Support Specialist meets the needs of general and special education students by assisting certificated / permitted teachers with classroom management, organization, and providing instructional support to individuals or small groups under the guidance and direction of the assigned teacher. The Specialist attends to students' physical, personal, academic, emotional and/or behavioral needs. A major emphasis is placed on ensuring student safety and supervision during lunch, recess, and all other times. For special education students requiring individualized assistance, the Specialist provides one-on-one support to the assigned student as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or equivalent • Passing score on the paraprofessional exam • Early Childhood Education staff will be required to hold the minimum ECE units before the end of their first year. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work collaboratively with peers, students, parents, community, and agency partners DESIRED • Minimum one-year experience working with children in a school setting • One of the following: o Associate's degree or higher, 48 semester units of higher education • Training in effective crisis intervention techniques • Training or knowledge in areas of autism, speech, child development, or other special needs • Certification in CPR and First Aid

Resume Letter of Introduction 3 Letters of Recommendation, dated within the last 2 years Applicable transcripts, diplomas, and licenses

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or equivalent • Passing score on the paraprofessional exam • Early Childhood Education staff will be required to hold the minimum ECE units before the end of their first year. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work collaboratively with peers, students, parents, community, and agency partners DESIRED • Minimum one-year experience working with children in a school setting • One of the following: o Associate's degree or higher, 48 semester units of higher education • Training in effective crisis intervention techniques • Training or knowledge in areas of autism, speech, child development, or other special needs • Certification in CPR and First Aid

Resume Letter of Introduction 3 Letters of Recommendation, dated within the last 2 years Applicable transcripts, diplomas, and licenses