Paraeducator Substitutes (Lompoc, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara)

The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.

The Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Substitute Paraeducator with the Special Education department at various sites throughout north county and the Santa Ynez valley. This is a part time, on-call/as needed position.
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists teachers and staff in providing cognitive, instructional, therapeutic, and/or medical support to students with varying levels of physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, emotional disturbance, and/or severe orthopedic, visual, or hearing impairments.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Possession of a high school diploma and passing score on a rigorous assessment examination demonstrating knowledge and ability to assist with instructing children/students in reading, writing, and mathematics; 48 or more semester units of higher education will substitute for the competency assessment exam.
Experience: Six months of work, volunteer, or personal experience providing care or instruction to infants or children, or to children or adults with disabilities, is preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
May require a valid California driver's license. May require a valid First Aid card and/or certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
- Fingerprint verification of eligibility for employment will be required of selected applicant at his/her expense.
- Proof of MMR, Tdap, Influenza vaccinations and current TB clearance