Part Time Esperanza Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
PARAPROFESSIONAL - 2026/2027 School Year - Temporary
Classification:
Temporary, Part-Time, Non- Exempt, 11 Months
SYS (School Year Staff)
Salary Scale:
$23 per hour to $31 per hour
Location:
ACE Charter High School
ACE Esperanza Middle School
ACE Inspire Academy
POSITION SUMMARY
At ACE, we facilitate a full-inclusion model of special education. With 20% of our students qualifying for specialized services, our paraprofessionals are critical to achieving our mission. You are insatiably curious about how to motivate students to engage in learning through appropriate interventions and accommodations in order for students to access standards-aligned, grade-level instruction. Above all, you are a patient optimist - you believe that every student is capable of graduating from college.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the unwavering belief in the extraordinary potential of every student.
• Maintain a growth mindset with all stakeholders.
• Celebrate student growth, as well as proficiency.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with all stakeholders.
• Approach professional development (training, observations, coaching, and feedback) with commitment and reflection.
• Build authentic relationships with students by serving as a mentor; consistently reinforce the belief that all students have the capacity to be successful through college.
• Build authentic relationships with families through school events, phone calls, and conferences.
• Track progress towards instructional and behavioral goals outlined in students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Communicate student progress with stakeholders (teachers, parents, administrators, service providers).
• Collaborate with the ACE Special Education team across the network.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

• You have previous experience working with students.
• You hold a high school diploma or an Associate's Degree.
• Bachelor's Degree or enrollment in a BA program preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To perform essential functions for the role, you should be able to:

• Talk, hear and communicate with both adults and children in English at minimum, preferably in all or some of the following; Spanish, Vietnamese, other languages.
• Use hands or fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Must sit, and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis
• Be able to carry 10 pounds on a regular basis and for an extended period of time
• Occasionally lift or move more than 11 and up to 30 pounds
• Occasionally climb stairs or ladders
• In terms of vision, have close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must perform work in person on site based on the agreed upon work schedule

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• The hourly range for this position is $23 per hour to $31 per hour.
• This is a temporary, part-time position and does not qualify for benefits.

ORGANIZATION
The first ACE school opened in 2008 to serve the most struggling students in San Jose. ACE has grown since then, now serving around 1,100 students from 5th-12th grades in its three middle schools and one high school. Read more about ACE's origin store here.
OUR VISION
Students excel in an equitable educational system that equips them to make transformative choices for their families and our communities.
OUR MISSION
ACE ensures students who are struggling gain the skills and will to succeed in college and beyond.
MOTTO
Grow. Everyone. Every Day.
OUR CORE VALUES
We believe every student has the boundless capacity to thrive. All students, regardless of circumstances, have the potential to excel in school and life. In order to help students reach their potential, we collectively maintain rigorous standards for students and staff inside and outside the classroom.
We take responsibility for student success. Every staff member at ACE focuses on empowering our students to navigate their internal and external challenges by providing effective, sustainable academic and personal development and learning opportunities.
We celebrate growth. We Grow Everyone Every Day by fostering a culture of optimism where our whole community takes pride in student and staff progress. We look for growth and transformation and students' development into young people who demonstrate self-efficacy and college-ready confidence.
We believe strong relationships lead to student success. We believe relationships are the fundamental layer of generational change; Staff, families, and our communities are the agents of that change. ACE is committed to an interconnected school community based on genuine respect and compassion, where relationships are integral to the success of all.
To learn more about ACE Charter Schools, please visit www.acecharter.org.
ACE Charter Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.