Classified: Para Educator II, Stein - Job #3057 - Bilingual preferred, not required at Tracy Unified School District
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TRACY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
POSTION TITLE: ParaEducator II
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Education
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the classroom instructor to serve as an assistant to teachers by aiding in the supervision and training of students and assisting in the preparation and assembling of teaching materials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Regularly performs tasks requiring the exercise of unique skills with minimal teacher supervision.
2. May possess expertise or knowledge which permits exercise of personal initiative.
3. Assists teachers with the supervision and training of students in a unique instructional environment such as a demonstration center.
4. Performs liaison duties for staff, parents, and students.
5. Prepares instructional materials.
6. Assists with various class projects.
7. Assists teachers in running educational programs.
8. Prepares graphic and written teaching materials.
9. Operates audiovisual equipment, duplicating and mimeographing equipment.
10. Grades papers and tests.
11. Maintains records and designated files.
12. Prepares a wide variety of materials including correspondence, memos, reports and notices which may require data entry.
13. Orders and distributes supplies.
14. May supervise and help evaluate assigned personnel.
15. Helps individual students with specific problems.
16. Maintains regular and prompt attendance in the workplace.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, write, and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed. High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of the fourteenth grade with an A.A. degree from an accredited community college, equivalent certificate, or equivalent experience in an appropriate discipline desired; expertise in specific program requirements may serve in lieu of education requirement; two years experience in the care and supervision of children. Must pass the District proficiency test.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
2. Knowledge of student's recreational activities
3. Additional qualifications will be required dependent upon program requirements (e.g., bilingual, sign language for the deaf or specialist in a prescribed educational program)
4. Ability to assist with supervising the learning activities in a school district setting
5. Ability to work independently on own initiative
6. Ability to operate standard office and instructional equipment, (those with clerical assignments may be required to type at a speed of 45 words per minute from clear copy)
7. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this position must be/have the ability to:
1. Stand and walk on hard and/or uneven surfaces for extended periods of time.
2. Bend, squat and/or stoop for brief periods of time.
3. Reach above shoulder level for brief periods of time.
4. Push/pull up to 75 lbs.
5. Lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
6. Run short distances.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employees in this position will be required to work indoors and outdoors in various weather during the course of the required work schedule.
SALARY: Classified range 30
Board Approved: HS 10/24/78 Elem 10/24/78
Revised: HS 06/26/86 Elem 07/15/86
HS 05/10/88 Elem 05/24/88
TUSD 03/27/01
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: -Completed Edjoin Application. Para Educator Applicants: Transcripts from an accredited college reflecting 48 semester units OR proof of passing the District’s proficiency exam. If you do not have either and your application is screened in, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment to complete the District’s proficiency exam. Please visit our website/HR tab for the Para Educator Tutorial. Applicants may choose to add to the minimum requirements by submitting a cover letter, resume, transcripts, certifications etc.; however these documents are not required. HOW TO APPLY: If you are currently employed with the Tracy Unified School District under the same job assignment and have completed five (5) months of the probationary period, you may apply for a transfer. Please submit a letter of interest to the Human Resources Office to the attention of: Tammy Jalique, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources. Please indicate your desire to transfer. Emailed requests will not be accepted. In addition, please indicate your current site and work hours. The letter must be received in the Human Resources office by the closing date and time specified on the job posting. Outside candidates (includes current TUSD Classified Substitutes), may visit Edjoin.org to submit an electronic application and supporting documents. Effective 9.23.15, all TUSD Classified and Classified Management applications must be submitted via www.edjoin.org.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL APPLICANTS: Please note that the hiring process does not begin until after the closing date on the job posting. All correspondence from the Tracy Unified School District regarding your Edjoin,org application will be sent to the email address that you entered during the Edjoin.org registration process. Please check your email daily for updates regarding your Edjoin.org application. The hiring process can take several weeks. We appreciate your patience. Thank you for your interest in Tracy Unified School District! *The tutorial for the Para Educator exam can be found on our website www.tracy.k12.ca.us under the Human Resources Department tab. www.tracy.k12.ca.us
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: -Completed Edjoin Application. Para Educator Applicants: Transcripts from an accredited college reflecting 48 semester units OR proof of passing the District’s proficiency exam. If you do not have either and your application is screened in, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment to complete the District’s proficiency exam. Please visit our website/HR tab for the Para Educator Tutorial. Applicants may choose to add to the minimum requirements by submitting a cover letter, resume, transcripts, certifications etc.; however these documents are not required. HOW TO APPLY: If you are currently employed with the Tracy Unified School District under the same job assignment and have completed five (5) months of the probationary period, you may apply for a transfer. Please submit a letter of interest to the Human Resources Office to the attention of: Tammy Jalique, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources. Please indicate your desire to transfer. Emailed requests will not be accepted. In addition, please indicate your current site and work hours. The letter must be received in the Human Resources office by the closing date and time specified on the job posting. Outside candidates (includes current TUSD Classified Substitutes), may visit Edjoin.org to submit an electronic application and supporting documents. Effective 9.23.15, all TUSD Classified and Classified Management applications must be submitted via www.edjoin.org.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL APPLICANTS: Please note that the hiring process does not begin until after the closing date on the job posting. All correspondence from the Tracy Unified School District regarding your Edjoin,org application will be sent to the email address that you entered during the Edjoin.org registration process. Please check your email daily for updates regarding your Edjoin.org application. The hiring process can take several weeks. We appreciate your patience. Thank you for your interest in Tracy Unified School District! *The tutorial for the Para Educator exam can be found on our website www.tracy.k12.ca.us under the Human Resources Department tab. www.tracy.k12.ca.us
Comments and Other Information
Tracy Unified School District
Human Resources Department
1875 W. Lowell Avenue
Tracy, CA 95376
209.830.3260
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(excluding holidays)
NOTE: Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees will be required to verify their citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Such verification may be based on such documents as Passport, Drivers License, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card and Green card. For specific information, please contact the Human Resources Office.
In determining those to be interviewed and recommended for employment, Tracy Unified School District will take into account, factors such as background, training, experiences, education, and where applicable, District test scores, that specifically relate to the position.
For more information, please see the job description.
Nondiscrimination/Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying
The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities.
Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator - Jason Noll, 209/830-3280, jnoll@tusd.net.
504 Coordinator (students) Jason Davis, 209/830-3270, jdavis@tusd.net.
504 Coordinator (employees) Tammy Jalique, 209/830-3260, tjalique2tusd.net
The US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights 1-800-421-3481 ocr@ed.gov;
Office for Equal Opportunity: (202) 663-7081; contact_oeo@eeoc.gov
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, the district/county office will provide you with one upon notice.
No discriminación/acoso/intimidación/acoso
La junta de educación está comprometida con la igualdad de oportunidades para todas las personas en la educación. Los programas, actividades y servicios del distrito estarán libres de discriminación ilegal, acoso, intimidación y/o acoso basado en sexo real o percibido, raza o etnia, color, origen nacional, nacionalidad, religión, edad, orientación sexual, preferencia sexual, ascendencia, identificación de grupo étnico, género, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad física o mental, estado civil o paternidad, o sobre la base de la asociación de una persona con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas, o acoso sexual en cualquier servicio, programa y/o actividad del distrito que reciba o se beneficie de asistencia financiera estatal. La junta promoverá programas que aseguren que las prácticas discriminatorias ilegales sean eliminadas en todas las actividades del distrito.Las quejas que aleguen el incumplimiento de esta política de no discriminación deben dirigirse al siguiente personal:
Coordinadora del Título IX - Jason Noll, 209/830-3280, jnoll@tusd.net
Coordinador 504 (estudiantes) Jason Davis, 209/830-3270, jdavis@tusd.net
Coordinadora 504 (empleados) Tammy Jalique, 209/830-3260, tjalique@tusd.net
La Oficina de Derechos Civiles del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. 1-800-421-3481 ocr@ed.gov
Oficina de Igualdad de Oportunidades: (202) 663-7081 oeo@eeoc.gov
Si necesita una adaptación razonable para participar en el proceso de contratación, la oficina del distrito/condado le proporcionará una previa notificación.
heir website at www.edjoin.org and view their FAQ page (Frequently Asked Questions).
Comments and Other Information
Tracy Unified School District
Human Resources Department
1875 W. Lowell Avenue
Tracy, CA 95376
209.830.3260
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(excluding holidays)
NOTE: Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees will be required to verify their citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Such verification may be based on such documents as Passport, Drivers License, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card and Green card. For specific information, please contact the Human Resources Office.
In determining those to be interviewed and recommended for employment, Tracy Unified School District will take into account, factors such as background, training, experiences, education, and where applicable, District test scores, that specifically relate to the position.
For more information, please see the job description.
Nondiscrimination/Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying
The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities.
Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator - Jason Noll, 209/830-3280, jnoll@tusd.net.
504 Coordinator (students) Jason Davis, 209/830-3270, jdavis@tusd.net.
504 Coordinator (employees) Tammy Jalique, 209/830-3260, tjalique2tusd.net
The US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights 1-800-421-3481 ocr@ed.gov;
Office for Equal Opportunity: (202) 663-7081; contact_oeo@eeoc.gov
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, the district/county office will provide you with one upon notice.
No discriminación/acoso/intimidación/acoso
La junta de educación está comprometida con la igualdad de oportunidades para todas las personas en la educación. Los programas, actividades y servicios del distrito estarán libres de discriminación ilegal, acoso, intimidación y/o acoso basado en sexo real o percibido, raza o etnia, color, origen nacional, nacionalidad, religión, edad, orientación sexual, preferencia sexual, ascendencia, identificación de grupo étnico, género, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad física o mental, estado civil o paternidad, o sobre la base de la asociación de una persona con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas, o acoso sexual en cualquier servicio, programa y/o actividad del distrito que reciba o se beneficie de asistencia financiera estatal. La junta promoverá programas que aseguren que las prácticas discriminatorias ilegales sean eliminadas en todas las actividades del distrito.Las quejas que aleguen el incumplimiento de esta política de no discriminación deben dirigirse al siguiente personal:
Coordinadora del Título IX - Jason Noll, 209/830-3280, jnoll@tusd.net
Coordinador 504 (estudiantes) Jason Davis, 209/830-3270, jdavis@tusd.net
Coordinadora 504 (empleados) Tammy Jalique, 209/830-3260, tjalique@tusd.net
La Oficina de Derechos Civiles del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. 1-800-421-3481 ocr@ed.gov
Oficina de Igualdad de Oportunidades: (202) 663-7081 oeo@eeoc.gov
Si necesita una adaptación razonable para participar en el proceso de contratación, la oficina del distrito/condado le proporcionará una previa notificación.
heir website at www.edjoin.org and view their FAQ page (Frequently Asked Questions).
Application Deadline
4/14/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/31/2025
Contact
Anita Romo
2098303260 1308
2098303260 1308
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$22.14 - $26.67 Per Hour
$22.14 - $26.67 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 30, Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Length of Work Year
10 month position/181 days
Employment Type
Full Time