Paraprofessional Substitute At Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District

Learning for a Lifetime

• Committed to the Future We're proud to be a district creating innovative programs, opening schools, attracting students and preparing them for college and careers. Our vision is clear - all students are entitled to a successful education, our focus is learning and we are a team.
  
  This vision is shared by our community and we are thankful for the tremendous support we receive, which helps make our schools special places for children to learn. We have strong academic and enrichment programs, magnet programs and distinguished schools from transitional kindergarten through high school. Our district has received national recognition for our work in closing the achievement gap and increasing access to advanced curriculum for all students.

The Paraprofessional assists teachers, specialists and staff in the instruction, supervision and training of both general education and special education students (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12) with a variety of needs, in some cases pursuant to student-specific plans, behavior support plans, or other individualized plans. They will provide a range of instructional services within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures within varied educational environments which may include specific classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, or other instructional facilities. Other duties may be assigned, including clerical tasks.

1.Cover Letter2. District Classified Employment Application

• Download at: https://www.crpusd.org/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities and attach to Edjoin application3. Resume4. Letter(s) of RecommendationParaprofessionals employed at non-Title I schools must do the following:-Have a high school diploma or the equivalent, and-Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction(This is a locally approved assessment.
  
  Local educational agencies may develop their own assessment or use an existing assessment so long as it measures the knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. Many districts use the California Basic Educational Skills Test [CBEST] for this purpose.) (California Education Code [EC] Section 45330, 20 United States Code [U.S.C.], Section 1112[c][6]).Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have:-High school diploma or the equivalent, and-Two years of college (48 units), or-A. A. degree (or higher), or-Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.(This is a locally approved assessment.
  
  Local educational agencies may develop their own assessment or use an existing assessment so long as it measures the knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. Many districts use the CBEST for this purpose).

1.Cover Letter 2. District Classified Employment Application

• Download at: https://www.crpusd.org/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities and attach to Edjoin application 3. Resume 4. Letter(s) of Recommendation Paraprofessionals employed at non-Title I schools must do the following: -Have a high school diploma or the equivalent, and

• Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction (This is a locally approved assessment.
  
  Local educational agencies may develop their own assessment or use an existing assessment so long as it measures the knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. Many districts use the California Basic Educational Skills Test [CBEST] for this purpose.) (California Education Code [EC] Section 45330, 20 United States Code [U.S.C.], Section 1112[c][6]). Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have: -High school diploma or the equivalent, and

• Two years of college (48 units), or

• A. A. degree (or higher), or

• Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. (This is a locally approved assessment.
  
  Local educational agencies may develop their own assessment or use an existing assessment so long as it measures the knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. Many districts use the CBEST for this purpose).

Comments and Other Information

Submission of this application authorizes any hiring official from CRPUSD to contact references provided. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we aren't able to give status updates, but if you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring coordinator for that position.