Paraeducator, Early Childhood Education (0.8 FTE) - Harriet Tubman CDC (2026-27) at Oakland Unified School District Share on X Print Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 7/9/2026 Contact Oakland Unified School District Recruitment Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $20.57 - $35.19 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $20.57 to $35.19 Per Hour Length of Work Year 261 days / 7.5 hours or duty days and hours as assigned Employment Type Full Time, Part Time Job Summary Job Summary Learn more about leading for equity in Oakland schools here: https://www.ousd.org/careers BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in an assigned educational program; assist children with meeting the goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); attend to the physical and health needs of students; monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities and classroom management. This position is distinguished from other student support roles in that, in addition to providing instructional support to students with disabilities under the guidance of a certificated teacher, employees in these positions are primarily responsible for attendant physical duties to enable students with disabilities to have equal educational opportunities, assisting with basic health needs of students with disabilities, as trained, and assisting the classroom teacher in creating with setting up and maintaining engaging academic environments. This position may be used as a step towards further professional development opportunities as an Instructional Support Specialist and/or certificated position
View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position. PREREQUISITES: Meet Highly Qualified requirement of No Child Left Behind: A high school diploma or equivalent AND a) an Associate of Arts degree or higher, or b) 48 or more college units, or c) a passing score on a test (CBEST, ParaPro or CODESP) and relevant training or course work in child growth and development, instructional technology or closely related field.
One year of experience working with children of various age levels in a classroom setting and experience attending to students with physical needs preferred Possess and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate Willingness to complete at least 15 hours of additional training as required to perform the duties of the job; including, without limitation, annual training describing the duties as mandated reporters of child abuse Valid California Driver's License, if applicable Requirements / Qualifications The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position. PREREQUISITES: Meet Highly Qualified requirement of No Child Left Behind: A high school diploma or equivalent AND a) an Associate of Arts degree or higher, or b) 48 or more college units, or c) a passing score on a test (CBEST, ParaPro or CODESP) and relevant training or course work in child growth and development, instructional technology or closely related field.
One year of experience working with children of various age levels in a classroom setting and experience attending to students with physical needs preferred Possess and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate Willingness to complete at least 15 hours of additional training as required to perform the duties of the job; including, without limitation, annual training describing the duties as mandated reporters of child abuse Valid California Driver's License, if applicable Comments and Other Information OUSD is looking for dedicated teachers and classroom support staff who can help us create a Full Service Community District where Every Student Thrives. Please learn more about our events and information sessions here: www.ousd.org/careers NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation. Alondra Rios, Title IX Coordinator & Investigator, Office of the Ombudsperson/Title IX, Cole Campus, 1011 Union Street, Site 906, Oakland, CA 94607, Office (510) 879-4281, Direct (510) 879-1051 , FAX (510) 879-3678 via email at alondra.rios@ousd.org
Gabriel Valenzuela, Ombudsperson/Title IX Coordinator/CCR Title 5 Coordinator/Equity Officer, and Title II - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office of the Ombudsperson/Title IX, Cole Campus, 1011 Union Street, Site 906, Oakland, CA 94607, Office (510) 879-4281, Direct (510) 879-3667, FAX (510) 879-3678 via email at gabriel.valenzuela@ousd.org. Justin Anderson, Director, Health Services & Section 504 Coordinator, Special Education Department (Santa Fe Campus, 915 54th Street, Oakland, CA 94608). Office (510) 879-5003, FAX: (510) 627-9468 or via email at justin.anderson@ousd.org or at 504@ousd.org
Comments and Other Information OUSD is looking for dedicated teachers and classroom support staff who can help us create a Full Service Community District where Every Student Thrives. Please learn more about our events and information sessions here: www.ousd.org/careers NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation. Alondra Rios, Title IX Coordinator & Investigator, Office of the Ombudsperson/Title IX, Cole Campus, 1011 Union Street, Site 906, Oakland, CA 94607, Office (510) 879-4281, Direct (510) 879-1051 , FAX (510) 879-3678 via email at alondra.rios@ousd.org
Gabriel Valenzuela, Ombudsperson/Title IX Coordinator/CCR Title 5 Coordinator/Equity Officer, and Title II - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office of the Ombudsperson/Title IX, Cole Campus, 1011 Union Street, Site 906, Oakland, CA 94607, Office (510) 879-4281, Direct (510) 879-3667, FAX (510) 879-3678 via email at gabriel.valenzuela@ousd.org. Justin Anderson, Director, Health Services & Section 504 Coordinator, Special Education Department (Santa Fe Campus, 915 54th Street, Oakland, CA 94608). Office (510) 879-5003, FAX: (510) 627-9468 or via email at justin.anderson@ousd.org or at 504@ousd.org
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