Special Education Paraeducator - Excelsior School ****$2000 Signing Bonus - INTERNAL ONLY THROUGH 10/30 at Eureka Union School District

Eureka Union School District is a small TK-8th grade district of approximately 3,500 students. Nestled in the fabulous and supportive communities of Granite Bay and Roseville, California, we have earned a positive reputation of being one of the highest-achieving school districts in California. Our test scores are among the best in the State, we have superior family involvement and support, and our students have outstanding opportunities for enrichment activities and college and career readiness programs. EUSD is a great place to be!

Monday - Friday 9:05 am - 3:35 pm 30 hours/week THE POSITION Eureka Union School District is hiring a Special Education Paraeducator under the supervision of the special and general education staff. An example of duties are: -Providing necessary physical, academic and/or emotional support for students with special needs to facilitate success in the least restrictive environment - Paraeducator may be assigned to support more than one student, based on student and program needs. - Provides clear directions and consistent discipline according to school or classroom rules, uses positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior and assists in providing consequences and alternatives for problem behavior. - Operates a variety of assistive technology and assists students in utilization of specialized equipment to support access to instruction and environment including transporting, lifting and/or positioning students in/out of adaptive equipment. Following training by, and under supervision of a credentialed school nurse, provides specialized physical health care procedures such as catheterization, blood glucose monitoring, tracheostomy, suctioning, gastrostomy tube feeding, breathing treatment via nebulizer, etc. to specific students.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing Required and Other Requirements: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance. Tuberculosis Clearance. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Original copies of certain documents will be required to be produced at the time of hire. Any incomplete application will not be considered for further screening.

Applicants must meet ONE of the following: 1. Pass the Paraprofessional Proficiency test 2. Possess 48 units of college coursework; 3. Possess an AA Degree or higher; or 4. Have passed the CBEST.

A $2,000 Signing Bonus distributed in 4 installments of $500 each, paid every six months. The first installment will be issued after 30 days of employment. (May be prorated based on FTE.)