Paraprofessional

San Mateo-Foster City School District
Location: Foster City, CA
Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift (No weekends)
Work Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Job Overview: San Mateo Foster City School District is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide direct support to students with special needs. This role involves assisting students from Kindergarten to 12th grade with their academic and behavioral development in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or group support to students in special education programs.
• Assist with classroom management and help implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Support students with varying behavioral needs, including personal care tasks such as toileting and diapering when necessary.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Encourage student participation and engagement in classroom activities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 60+ college credits preferred.
• Prior classroom experience is a plus.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and LiveScan.
• Negative TB test required.
• 6 months ABA

Training Provided:

• Autism-specific training.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) basics (4-hour online course).

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Long-term disability coverage.

Work Location: In person at St. Joseph School District

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• ABA or SPED: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person