We are seeking a caring, passionate, culturally responsive Paraprofessional for a full-time or part-time position for the 2025-26 school year. A good candidate for this job must be able to use in-person teaching techniques to establish a fun and engaged learning experience and effectively support scholars.
OVERVIEW:
Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Principal, the Paraprofessional (SPED) works alongside Education Specialists and Learning Facilitators -- and assists in the provision of Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI), scholar support, and assessment for e3 Civic High. The Paraprofessional (SPED) will be active in the school and highly visible to the scholars and staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Tutor individuals or small groups of scholars, reinforcing instruction as directed by the Learning Facilitator and IEP case manager
- Assist scholars by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance
- Direct group activities of students assigned; assist in monitoring students as directed
- Confer and collaborate regularly with Learning Facilitators concerning programs and materials to meet student needs
- Maintains compliance with special education laws
- Works with staff to ensure that IEP is being implemented
- Communicates regularly with IEP case managers and Dean of Special Education regarding the implementation of IEPs.
- Maintains service logs
- Support and maintain classroom norms
- Attends professional developments
- Strives to create a culture of inclusion
Is a resource for Learning Facilitators to promote inclusive practices
- Leads by example/models best practices
- Collaborates on projects/helps differentiate curriculum and instruction
- Applies/encourages a growth mindset in all settings
- Champions an “all means all” mindset as in “we serve all kids… all means all!”
Works with and embraces the whole student
- Collaborates with entire educational and social/emotional team
- Empowers classroom LFs to understand and manage behavior in the classroom
- Encourages self-advocacy and independence
- Helps the scholar see mistakes as learning experiences
- Helps build self-confidence and self-advocacy
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint clearance
- Targeted job-related education that meets the organization's prerequisite requirements.
- Job-related experience within a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
- Minimum education requirement: High School Diploma and CBEST or 2 Years of College experience or Associate's Degree (Paraprofessional I); Bachelor’s Degree (Paraprofessional II)
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Prior to the first day of a contract year, provide TB (tuberculosis) clearance, as mandated by the California Education Code
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Skills are required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; performing standard bookkeeping/accounting procedures; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
- Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: Concepts of grammar and punctuation; standardized accounting/bookkeeping principles; keyboarding; and office support software applications.
- Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.. In working with others, problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
- Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and the ability to flex schedule, as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Spending long hours repeatedly sitting and standing, using office equipment and computers which can cause muscle strain.
- Lifting of light supplies and materials from time to time.
- Ability to manage a number of requests and situations at one time.
WORKING HOURS AND RATE OF PAY:
- Paraprofessionals normally work from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm with some night and weekend assignments being necessary to complete the responsibilities of the position
- 187 days per year
- The current rate of pay is based on education and experience. Paraprofessional I - Starting $22.00 hour and Paraprofessional II - Starting $25.00 hour.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
- All applications are received on the e3 website or EdJoin.org.
- A current Resume, Unofficial Transcripts, Credentials, Letter of Introduction, 2 Professional References must be attached to the application for consideration.
Comments and Other InformationAbout
e3 CIVIC HIGH The Mission & Vision of e3 Civic High is to engage, educate, and empower our learning community to be caring, passionate, life-long learners and civic leaders who are prepared for college, workforce, and life. Students at e³ Civic High learn, create, and excel in preparation for college, career, and civic engagement based on an innovative educational design. A place where woven throughout the curriculum is design thinking such that students graduate as:
-Literacy Communicators
-Civically Engaged
-Globally Engaged
-Innovative and Creative
-Career Competitive
Our unique learning experience provides a relevant and meaningful college and career preparatory education focused on a broad spectrum of 21st-century literacy, the Common Core State Standards, and the Next Generation Science Standards. We offer small class sizes, purposeful field trips, modern studio classrooms, and a celebrated diverse population of scholars who come from all over San Diego. e³ Civic High is a public high school located on the sixth and seventh floors of the San Diego Central Library in downtown San Diego. e3 Civic High serves approximately 380 high school students in grades 9 – 12.