Paraeducator, Court/Community Schools

Job 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
See attachment on original job posting

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to:

EDUCATION:
Equivalent to the 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 an educational setting. *Applicants must meet the requirements set forth by applicable Federal Accountability Mandates. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: This position may require employees to travel locally, and specifically, employees must be able get themselves to different locations during their workday. Employees will be responsible for ensuring that they can timely move between locations during their workday either via driving themselves with a valid driver’s license or using other modes of transportation, including a ride hailing service, taking a taxi, carpooling, bicycling, etc.

EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The examination process for this classification may consist of: 1. An oral board virtual examination: September 10, 2026 *The resulting eligibilty list will be used to fill full-time, part-time, and limited term assignments in this job classification. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees work in an office, classroom, and outdoor environment with moderate to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures. Employees interact with clients with behavioral disorders/erratic and assaultive behavior, including those which require emergency crisis intervention. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Employees are required to operate a vehicle to perform assigned work.

BENEFITS: Total Compensation Package: Placement on salary schedule. If a medical plan is selected, the County Office will contribute up to $1,400 per month for single coverage or $1,750 per month for employee plus one or more toward your medical benefits if you enroll in an SMCOE-sponsored CalPERS medical plan, or $300 per month if you waive medical coverage. The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis. If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. A vision plan (VSP) is also available. Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS: 1 day of sick leave accrued per month worked; Vacation allowance accrued and paid out on a monthly basis; Up to 13 paid holidays; CALPERS Employer Contribution; Commuter Benefit; Tuition Reimbursement.

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

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

Closing Date/Time: 2026-09-09