Special Education Paraprofessional

Organization OverviewAt Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES), we envision a future where all families have what they need to live, grow, and thrive in San Francisco. We provide families with high-quality early childhood education; after-school and summer enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals.Position SummaryAre you an educator looking to contribute to an organization with a mission of serving the needs and well-being of San Francisco's youngest children? We are looking for a full time Special Education Paraprofessional to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention services to children in our infant, toddler and preschool programs at FACES Haight Ashbury location. This staff person is responsible for working with individual students with special needs, assisting in the assessments of special needs, supporting the inclusion specialist and classroom teachers, assisting teachers to make accommodations in their classrooms, and helping to develop supports/accommodations to enable each student to reach their full potential and participate in daily routines.What You'll DoSupports the implementation of assigned sections of the students Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) which may involve use of approved behavior modification, physical management techniques or other skills or knowledge to establish and maintain appropriate behaviorsMonitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of their work with special education children and other staffImplements under the supervision of the inclusion manager, behavioral plans designed by the Inclusion Team in partnership with the teaching team for students with learning differences or other conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.Communicates with teachers and other FACES staff for the purpose of collaborating in evaluating progress and/or implementing IFSP/IEP objectives.Collaborates effectively and appropriately with the inclusion specialist, inclusion manager, teachers, administration, parents and consultants/specialists (including occupational therapy, mental health services, etc.)Follows up with the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) and Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) areas of growth/concernModels developmentally appropriate classroom activities to support children with possible or identified special needsWorks with teachers to implement the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) strategies in classrooms, including visual schedules and expectationsModels conversation, appropriate behaviors, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactionsPerforms other duties as directed by the Inclusion ManagerCommitmentFull-Time Commitment: Paraprofessionals are expected to work 8 hours per day within our operating hours of 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Hours may vary and are based on center needs.This position is fully on-site at our Masonic location.QualificationsYou have a solid mix of the following knowledge, ability, skills and experience:2+ years of experience working with children 2 - 5 years of ageCurrent California Child Development Associate permit or above (12+ units)Effective and compassionate communication and interpersonal skills; Bilingual is a plus!Special Education Certification is a plus!Knowledge of child development and children with special needs, including supporting social emotional developmentCommitment to working with families from marginalized communitiesAbility to work cooperatively and independently with initiative and enthusiasmFlexibility in schedule and activitiesAbility to handle sensitive information in a confidential mannerProficiency with all Microsoft Office applications and electronic client management systemsAbility to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)Able and willing to travel between our centers as neededA deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholdersStrong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect, learn, and grow in pursuit of our missionA sense of humor- we believe joy and justice go hand in hand!What We OfferHourly rate is $30.00 - $38.00 based on experience, qualifications, and educationHealthcare premiums 100% paid for employees and 25% paid for dependentsThree weeks of vacation, personal and floating holidays, ten sick days, ten paid holidays (including one-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year's) and a day off for your birthday!A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salaryOngoing professional developmentA chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their familiesA fun, dynamic and collaborative working environmentBeing part of a movement to achieve educational and economic justice