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Class Title: Paraprofessional I - Child Care

Reports to: Coordinator - Child Development Program

South San Francisco Unified School District

The South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) community includes 15 schools supporting 8,000 students in Daly City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.

Our mission is that in partnership with our community, SSFUSD will provide exceptional instruction, engaging experiences, and equitable and accessible opportunities and resources to further support our diverse student body so that students are equipped to learn, thrive, navigate their future with purpose, and impact their community.

In February 2024, the School Board for SSFUSD adopted our new Vision and Five-Year Strategic Plan. Educators are at the heart of our priorities - exceptional instruction, engaged students, purposeful partnerships, empowered educators, and equity-centered systems.  

The Role 

SSFUSD is seeking a dynamic, equity-focused, and inclusive classroom paraprofessional to join our school community. SSFUSD refuses to accept that the educational outcomes of students in our district are overwhelmingly predictable based on students’ race, socioeconomics, ethnicity or learning differences. We remain committed to working each day to examine systemic, institutional, and individual biases in order to dismantle systems of inequities that will enable all students to thrive. 

Under the direction of the Coordinator - Child Development Program, the Paraprofessional I - Child Care will assist a teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom, child care center or before/after school program; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support. 

As a paraprofessional in SSFUSD, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing tutoring to reinforce school instruction to individual or small groups of students; assisting students in completing homework assignments in a variety of subjects for the purpose of practicing and reinforcing learning concepts; assisting with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children. 
• Performing a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; inputting and recording attendance; maintaining student records and files as assigned. 
• Assisting students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; reading age-appropriate stories to students.  
• Observing and controlling behavior of students in the classroom, during snack times and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; reporting progress regarding child performance and behavior; monitoring and interacting with students during indoor and outdoor activities; overseeing athletic, recreational, playground, snack time and other after-school activities. 
• Assisting students regarding the building of self-esteem; assisting students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.  
• Assisting students in the operation of a variety of instructional technology. 
• Administering basic first aid as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs; referring or escorting children to the health office as needed. 
• Operating a variety of classroom and office equipment including a copier, laminator, a computer and assigned software.  
• Maintaining the learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; cleaning, setting up, and setting out toys, instructional materials and snacks. 
• Accompanying students on field trips, to bus stops, restrooms, offices and other locations as needed. 
• May assist individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students by interpreting written materials and oral lecture; may provide tutorial assistance to students in second language acquisition; may serve as an interpreter for teachers or non-English speaking parents as directed. 
• Additional duties as assigned

Working Conditions 

• Environment: 
• Indoor/outdoor classroom and playground environment. 
• Physical Demands: 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment. 
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. 
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.  
• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. 
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students. 
• Lifting and carrying light objects as assigned by the position. 
• Pulling and pushing carts, desks, tables and chairs.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: 
• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) compliance requires that paraprofessionals meet the following criteria: 
• A high school diploma or the equivalent; AND 
• Two years of college (48 units); OR 
• An A.A. degree (or higher), OR 
• Pass a local assessment of knowledge or skills that demonstrates the equivalent of the above requirements. 
• Licenses and Other Requirements: 
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification within a probationary period. 
• Some incumbents in this classification may be required to communicate in English and a designated second language and pass the District’s exam for speaking, writing and reading in a designated second language. 
• Knowledge of:
• Basic principles and practices of child development including proper care and discipline.  
• Basic instructional methods and techniques. 
• General classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. 
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.  
• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.  
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.  
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.  
• Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities. 
• Basic record-keeping and filing techniques.  
• Ability to:
• Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment. 
• Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher. 
• Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations and procedures of the program.  
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans. 
• Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing and duplicating materials. 
• Read books to students and assist with math, reading and writing activities as assigned. 
• Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures. ∙ Understand and follow oral and written directions.  
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.  
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  
• Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software. 
• Observe health and safety regulations.  
• Maintain routine records and files. 
• Administer first aid and CPR. 

Application Requirements

• Updated resume
• Transcripts from an institution of higher education that show 48 units or an associate’s or higher degree, if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only. Official transcripts will be required if you are extended an offer to work in the district. 
• Contact information for three (3) professional references
• Proof of First Aid and CPR certification, if applicable.

Please note that if you are extended an offer from SSFUSD, you will also need to complete the following prior to beginning work, including training: 

• Provide clearance of TB test, as mandated by California Education code. 
• Submit fingerprints for California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation clearance.

*Please note that this job description is subject to Board review. The details are subject to change upon approval.