Paraeducator, AOA en Alameda County Office Of Education

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 10 month, 195 day position. Calendar will be provided upon hiring. ACOE’s Opportunity Academy serves students ages 16 and over who have previously separated from school or have been unsuccessful in school, desire a high school diploma, and will benefit from support with employment readiness and obtaining employment. Opportunity Academy utilizes independent studies with blended learning models; incorporating computer-based curriculum, small group instruction, independent and classroom-based study options.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience: Prior experience working with high risk students is desirable. CPR/First Aid Training and Conflict Resolution – willing to obtain if selected. Spanish Bilingual (Preferred) APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, December 4th, 2025 at 11:59 pm APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume, and Cover Letter APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Application Review……………………………………………………….................................................PASS/FAIL 2. Written Examination……………………………………………..……..Weighted 50% (Tuesday, December 9th, 2025) 3. Technical Oral Interview………………….….......................................Weighted 50% (Friday, December 19th, 2025) 4. Final Oral Interview………………….…............................................................(TBD) The eligibility list is valid for 6 months.

THE POSITION: The job of Paraeducator, AOA is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program in a high-risk setting with specific responsibility for assisting teachers with instruction, supervision and tutoring of students; monitoring students; providing secretarial support related to the community school program; and serving and clean-up of meals. The Paraeducator, AOA may work in a school setting where interaction with expelled or Probation-referred high school students, foster youth and/or infants and toddlers is required. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator LOCATION: 1017 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94607 TYPICAL DUTIES: May proctor, administer, and assist in administering assigned testing (e.g. MAP, SBAC, ELPAC, CELDT, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper protocols are followed and maximizing student opportunities for success. Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards. Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. meal counts, attendance, reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements. Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION

(5 Steps, Range 12, CSEA)