P80 - Para on Special Assignment - Superintendent's Office

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 55,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

What It Means to Work Here

When you join our team at SFUSD you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused organization that approaches public education as a social justice movement, requiring broad collaboration across an array of strategic partners. In 2014, SFUSD created an inspiring statement, Vision 2025, which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan, Transform Learning. Transform Lives., SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

The Para on Special Assignment will provide ongoing assistance to Para-educators through QTEA/Prop A PD Programs such as: Para PD Workshops, Para-Teacher Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Prop A Facilitator PLCs, and QTEA/Prop A Focus Groups. Direct assistance will be provided both at school site and centrally to improve adult learning, classroom instruction, and Para to teacher collaboration. S/he will work closely with all QTEA professional learning communities as they create, sustain, and incorporate the work of ongoing reflection and inquiry into their teaching practice and broaden and deepen their knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy. The Para on Special Assignment (PSA) will report to the Supervisor of Professional Development in the Office of Professional Learning and Leadership, Division of Curriculum and Instruction

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years paraprofessional experience in SFUSD
• 2 years leadership experience
• Experience co-planning and/or co-delivering PD
• Bachelors Degree

Desired Qualifications

Experience/Skill:

• Excellent skills in written and oral communication skills,
• Excellent organization and time management, prioritizes tasks
• Experience working in a team and/or professional learning community
• Experience using multimedia technologies

Disposition:

• Believe that Paras are their own best resource
• Believe that communities of practice have strong potential to effect student achievement
• Are reflective about their own learning and are interested in adult learning
• Curiosity and interest in facilitation and Professional Development
• Interested in working with individuals/groups who have a variety of values and beliefs about teaching and learning

Knowledge:

• Child development including academic, social and emotional aspects
• Knowledge of team building and conditions that support teamwork
• Knowledge of Common Core State Standards

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

• You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, references, and administrative credentials/licenses.
• Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status and contact you directly should you move forward in the proces

Necessary materials for application:

• Completed SFUSD application
• Letter of application and current resume
• Two (2) current (dated and signed within one year) letters of reference
• ONE LETTER MUST BE FROM A EDUCATOR WITH WHOM THEY HAVE RECENTLY COLLABORATED

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to the San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.