English Language Development Assistant (ID 2916)

Job Summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for an English Language Development Assistant for the Juvenile Court and Community School Department of the Student Services and Programs Division. This position provides assistance to individual or small groups of students in English language development in classrooms and in “pull-out” settings, tutors individual students in English and in the student’s primary language as directed, and performs a variety of related duties in the maintenance of an effective learning environment. Bilingual Spanish preferred. 

Current vacancies: 

ID 2916: East County Community School

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires one year of experience (paid or volunteer) working with youth in an organized setting, ideally with at-risk youth; and possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of at least 48 semester units earned at an accredited college or university or an Associate of Arts degree, including college-level course work in general academic subject areas such as math, science, and English. Must meet the paraprofessional requirements of the ESSA Act, which can be satisfied by one of the following: 

• Completion of at least 48 semester units at an institution of higher education; 
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; 
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading (or readiness), writing (or readiness), and mathematics (or readiness). 

Certificates and Licenses: 

• A valid California driver’s license may be required for some assignments.

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application: 

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position 
• Copies of transcripts verifying at least 48 semester units earned at an accredited college or university, or an Associate of Arts degree 

The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six (6) months, or until the list is exhausted.

Comments and Other Information

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The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.

Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe

To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe

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