Paraeducator- Independence Facilitator – PIF – San Diego Unified School District

Title of the Job: Paraeducator- Independence Facilitator – PIF

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Description: DescriptionThis is a Continuous Recruitment for Monthly & Substitute Opportunities for the Following Positions:

• The ECSE program serves children aged 2 years 11 months to 5 years of age who are eligible for special education.

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This recruitment will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list for current and future hiring purposes. Additionally, successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to substitute in either classification.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Paraeducator Independence Facilitator (PIF) and the Paraeducator-Independence Facilitator (PIF) – Early Childhood Special Education assist individuals or small groups of students to enhance learning including providing academic support, behavior intervention, and medical support to students in classroom settings. Assists teachers with maintaining a productive classroom environment in special education and general education classrooms, lunchrooms, and play environments, including distance learning and field trips.PLEASE NOTE:

• Positions work 35 hours per week, 10 months per year.

• Positions 20 hours per week or more qualify for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• The starting hourly rate is $22.41 per hour.
• You must be available to work in person Monday-Friday.
• The shift time is offered within the school bell schedule.

Candidates wishing to substitute ONLYYou will receive information about substituting after you apply and qualify for the position(s).The Paraeducator- Independence Facilitator (PIF) and Paraeducator-Independence Facilitator (PIF) Early Childhood Special Education will be paid on the PARAEDUCATOR EMPLOYEES’ Salary Schedule. Salary grade 032. To view the salary schedule, .Examples of DutiesJOB DESCRIPTIONS:Click below to view the detailed job description for:

• The ECSE program serves children aged 2 years 11 months to 5 years of age who are eligible for special education.

• For more information visit:

Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma/GED and a passing score on the San Diego Unified School District Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE)
or
Associate’s degree (or higher) or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university. Completion of post high school courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or related field is desirable.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Attend district required training and maintain certification.Foreign Equivalency Certification:
Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see .Supplemental InformationTo be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit and/or complete the following:Online employment application
Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education.Substitute Experience
Please note that general or occasional Substitute Experience is not included when determining if a candidate has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
Individuals working in related, specific, LONG-TERM substitute assignments of substantial hours per week must specify each separate long-term assignment in their work history in order for this experience to POSSIBLY count towards meeting the minimum qualifications.
This information must include an approximate start date, end date (where applicable), specific site, job title, hours per week, and job duties performed for each long-term assignment.Answer all supplemental questions
The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.Attach proof of education
CAPE Results or
Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript or Copy of DegreeClassroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE)
Applicants who do not have 48 or more eligible units of college-level coursework, will be invited to take the Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE).ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application.ELIGIBLE LIST AND SUBSTITUTE POOL:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position will be placed on an Eligible List for a period of 6 months. The Eligible List will be used to fill vacancies at various sites. Additionally, qualified candidates will be invited to be processed for placement on the Substitute Pool for this position.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:If you have questions about your application, please emailThe San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list.San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.For more information about equity in employment, contact:Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance OfficerEric Rico / (619) 725-7225 /Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward / (619) 725-7225 /504 CoordinatorEri Nall / (619) 344-6420 /01The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Additionally, the information provided in answer to these questions may be considered in determining whether you will move forward in the recruitment process. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Experience listed below must be represented in the work history section of your application. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. Providing incomplete responses or answering “See Resume” or “See Application” may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)02PIF positions require proof of one of the education levels below: * A High School Diploma AND a passing score on the San Diego Unified School District Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) OR * An Associate’s Degree (or higher) OR * 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university. Please note: One of the following MUST be attached to this application as a “Diploma/Transcript”. * A photocopy of your High School Diploma (and you will be invited to participate in the CAPE Examination) * A photocopy of your CAPE Results (CAPE Exam results prior to 01/01/2003 will not be accepted) * A photocopy of your Associate’s Degree (or Higher) * A photocopy of an OFFICIAL college transcript showing at least 48 semester units of coursework Which of the options below best describes your level of education?

• I have graduated from High School and I would like to participate in the CAPE Examination. The CAPE Exam will be conducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. Access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone are required to participate in these processes.
• I have previously PASSED the Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) provided by the San Diego Unified School District and I have attached a copy of the results to this application.
• I have an Associate’s Degree or higher and I have attached a photocopy of my Degree OR a photocopy of an OFFICIAL Transcript to this application.
• I have completed 48 or more college-level coursework and I have attached a photocopy of an OFFICIAL Transcript to this application.

03Some paraeducator positions would benefit from previous knowledge/ability in American Sign Language. Please indicate your skill level below:

• I have no skills in American Sign Language.
• I have limited/beginning skills in American Sign Language.
• I have intermediate skills in American Sign Language.
• I have advanced skills in American Sign Language.

04I understand that: PIF positions typically work (35 hours per week), 10 months per year. The starting hourly rate is $22.41 per hour. You must be available to work in person Monday-Friday. The shift time is offered within the school bell schedule.

Company Name: San Diego Unified School District

Salary: $22.41 – 27.92 per hour

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