Paraeducator, Special Education (Substitute)

Job Description:

Paraeducator, Special Education (Substitute)

Description

About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities.

THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees. The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees, promotional opportunities, in-service training, and other related matters on the basis of merit, fitness, and the principle of “like pay for like work."

Job Summary
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Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:
Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in special education; and

EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience working with children, preferably in a special education setting. *Applicants must meet requirements set forth by applicable Federal Accountability Mandates. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees work in office, classroom, and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise, temperature extremes, and exposure to blood and body fluids while assisting students and rendering First Aid/CPR. Employees interact with clients with behavioral disorders or assaultive behavior, including those requiring emergency intervention, and may interact with upset staff and the public when interpreting and enforcing policies. Employees are required to operate a vehicle for assigned work. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: This position may require local travel, and employees must be able to get to different locations during the workday either by driving with a valid license or using other transportation modes, including ride-hailing services, taxis, carpooling, bicycling, etc. Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency, to be maintained throughout employment.

EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The examination process for this classification may consist of: 1. A review of complete application and resume; 2. A Basic Skills Proficiency test covering student situations, reading, writing, & arithmetic.



PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) IN YOUR APPLICATION:

• Letter of Introduction (Required Document)
• Resume (Required Document)

Closing Date/Time: 2026-05-22

Salary:

$30.67 Hourly