ATAC SpEd Para (S10A) - El Dorado
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Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 57,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 132 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose. Our goal is that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD's Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

What It Means to Work Here

When you join our team at SFUSD you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused organization that approaches public education as a social justice movement, requiring broad collaboration across an array of strategic partners. In 2014, SFUSD created an inspiring statement, Vision 2025, which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District's strategic plan, Transform Learning. Transform Lives. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

Under supervision of a teacher/administrator, employee will support student's primary communication and educational access through use of Assistive Technology (AT) Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) (AT/AAC) as specified in a child's Individual Educational Program (IEP). The employee assists certificated staff by: operating instructional and communication equipment in appropriate instructional settings, implementing lesson plans (activities which include reviewing and correcting the work of pupils), participating in parent conferences when possible, proctoring examinations, keeping relevant records, as well as performing related duties as required.

Under the supervision of a special education teacher/administrator, employee must facilitate use of AT/AAC with special needs pupils. Duties include assisting in the implementation of the curriculum designed to serve pupils with special needs based on their IEP. Trainings for the position are job embedded.

Minimum Qualifications

One of the following: An Associate's Degree or higher; or 48 College units and a High School diploma; or passing of the CBEST Exam and a High School diploma; or passing of the Instructional Aide Exam and a High School diploma.

Desired Qualifications

Utilizes knowledge appropriate to satisfy the Distinguishing Characteristics of the class listed above, examples of which may include: working knowledge of and experience with computers, operating systems, software applications and the internet; familiarity with instructional methods; and knowledge of school rules and regulations. Demonstrates competency in performing the following tasks: working with pupils who require the use of AT/AAC, acting quickly and effectively in emergencies, working with and relating to all individuals within the culturally diverse environment of SFUSD, and developing and maintaining effective, courteous communications with pupils, staff and public.

Examples of Duties:

Implements AT/AAC devices

Facilitates interaction between students who require AT/AAC devices and their classmates

Assists in planning lessons and preparing instructional materials for severely impaired pupils.

Working in accordance with an individualized education program (IEP), supervises and/or tutors individuals or small groups of pupils in specific skill and/or content areas. Conducts planned lessons with assigned groups in the classroom or other assigned educational location.

Administers tests and examinations, interprets assessments for students with assistive technology needs, reviews, corrects and re-views assignments, and maintains individual pupil profiles

Assists in maintaining a log of all hardware, software, AT/AAC devices used throughout the District.

Enforces classroom and school rules. May assist other designated school staff in monitoring halls, locker areas, cafeteria, yard, auditorium, gymnasium, lavatories, and other areas of the site in accordance with program regulations.

Renders first aid in compliance with modern precautionary methods. Reports disciplinary problems and injury incidents to the proper supervisor.

May assist the professional staff in publicizing educational development programs by issuing information, objectives, and functions of the program.

Assist with pupils' personal needs such as lifting, toileting, feeding, diapering and positioning if required.

Perform related duties as required.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $30 commensurate with experience in a similar position.

How to Apply

• Go to: careers.sfusd.edu/
• Create an account and complete an application.
• Go to the “Apply to Jobs” tab to view and apply for specific openings.

Please check back often to connect your application to specific openings as they are posted. Applicants will be contacted based on the needs of the district. For more information about careers at SFUSD, please visit careers.sfusd.edu/. For more information about SFUSD's mission and Strategic Plan please visit www.sfusd.edu. For other questions, contact us at ...@sfusd.edu.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities. For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.

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