{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a5a6bb72d6972d7a09b2590b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a5a6bb72d6972d7a09b2590b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a5a6bb72d6972d7a09b2590b","title":"Paraeducator","description":"Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking Paraeducators to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!\nIf you thrive in a supportive, student-centered, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess patience, empathy, a positive attitude, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk!\nAs a Paraeducator, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the success of students in Grades K-12 by providing personalized support, supervision and guidance both in the classroom and within the community. Collaborating closely with classroom educators, you'll help assist with implementing each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), tailoring instruction to their unique learning. Your dedication will help empower students to reach their full potential, building essential skills and confidence along the way.\n‖ Responsibilities Include:\nCollaborating closely with classroom teachers to cultivate a supportive, welcoming, and high-achieving learning environment where all students feel safe and valued.\nImplementing engaging, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions both on-site and in community settings, aligned with each student's unique goals and objectives.\nInstructing and closely monitoring students during classroom lessons, ensuring instructional fidelity, and applying targeted strategies to enhance student comprehension and successful course completion.\nEncouraging individual student growth by consistently tracking progress against established timelines and proactively communicating with classroom teachers regarding students' successes and areas needing additional intervention.\nManaging student behavior effectively, reinforcing our school's philosophy and policies, and applying consistent disciplinary measures in collaboration with classroom teachers.\nSupporting and mentoring students facing academic challenges, encouraging personal growth, and assisting them in developing essential community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.\nCompleting clear, accurate, and timely documentation of student behaviors and performance, reporting meaningful observations, and offering actionable recommendations to relevant staff.\nAssisting with the preparation of detailed behavioral reports, daily activity logs, and other necessary documentation.\nCommunicating proactively and clearly with students, colleagues, supervisors, and families regarding student needs, achievements, and areas of concern, working in close partnership with teachers and administration.\nMaintaining strict confidentiality of all student records and information at all times.\nParticipating actively in assurance and accreditation activities, contributing to achieving site performance standards and accreditation requirements.\nParticipating in school-wide, student-parent, and advisory meetings to foster collaborative support networks and positive educational outcomes.\nResponding positively and constructively to formal and informal feedback, demonstrating continuous professional growth.\nPerforming additional responsibilities as needed to support student success and contribute to the overall effectiveness of our educational community.\n‖ Qualifications Required:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent w/ passage of basic skills test.\nAssociate degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study preferred.\nLicensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator or related credential preferred.\nAbility to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.\nPrior experience providing instruction, guidance and/or support to children; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.\nHighly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.\nAbility to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.\nProficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.\nAdvanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.\nKnowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.\nSpectrum Center Schools and Programs is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than240,000 student lives!\n→ Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:\nhttps://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose\nAt ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!\n‖ Perks and Benefits Include:\nComprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans\nFREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions\nFREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line\nCompany Paid Life & Disability Insurance\nCompany Paid Employee Assistance Program\nFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts\nPersonal Protection Insurance Plans\nCigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program\nLegal Services Insurance\nPet Health Insurance\nAccrual-based Paid Time Off\nSchool Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule\nExtensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy\n401k Retirement Saving Plan\nPerks at Work Employee Discount Program\nOpportunities for Growth & Development\nAnd So Much More!\nIf you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is YourChance!\nJoin us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!\nCareers, With ChanceLight = Work. With Purpose.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour\nExpected hours: No more than 40 per week\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nEmployee discount\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nProfessional development assistance\nReferral program\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Spectrum Center Schools Programs","rawCompany":"spectrum center schools programs","city":"Pacifica","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T15:21:58.730Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-2059.00","title":"Special Education Teachers, All Other","slug":"special-education-teachers-all-other"},{"code":"25-9043.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-special-education"},{"code":"25-2056.00","title":"Special Education Teachers, Elementary School","slug":"special-education-teachers-elementary-school"}],"industries":[{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Paraeducator","description":"Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking Paraeducators to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!\nIf you thrive in a supportive, student-centered, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess patience, empathy, a positive attitude, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk!\nAs a Paraeducator, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the success of students in Grades K-12 by providing personalized support, supervision and guidance both in the classroom and within the community. 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