The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Student Attendant for the South County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) Department of the Student Services and Programs Division. This position performs duties of average difficulty in caring for children and young adults who have severe physical and/or intellectual disabilities in a program of instruction; provides clerical and instructional assistance to special education teachers; and performs maintenance and custodial duties involved in tending the needs of students including feeding, dressing, toileting, and movement. As a special education school located in Chula Vista, Davila Day School is operated by the South County Special Education Local Plan Area in affiliation with the San Diego County Office of Education. We serve preschool through eighth-grade students from schools throughout San Diego County. Davila Day School has seven classrooms including two preschool classes, two lower elementary classes, and two upper elementary classes.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to college-level course work in general academic subject areas such as math, science, and English, and previous successful experience working with and caring for students with disabilities similar to those described above.
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,
•Completion of at least 48 semester units at an institution of higher education; OR
•Obtained an associate’s (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.
*The ESSA exam will be administered by the SDCOE HR office to candidates who meet minimum requirements for the classification.
Certificates and Licenses:
•A valid Food Handlers Card issued by the San Diego County Department of Health Services is required within 30 days of appointment.
•Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR certificate is required at time of appointment.
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 • Letter of Introduction (cover letter)
• Copy of transcripts verifying completion of at least 48 semester units of college coursework OR an associate’s (or higher) degree OR written request to take the ESSA exam
• Copy of a valid First Aid and CPR certificate
• Copy of a valid Food Handlers Card issued by the San Diego County Department of Health Services if applicable
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.
Comments and Other Information
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
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