Teacher's Aide - Berkeley, California

Make a real difference in students’ lives as a contract paraprofessional in a dynamic school environment near Berkeley, CA. This rewarding opportunity places you alongside dedicated educators, supporting students of varying ages and abilities in a variety of classroom settings. Flexibility and a wholehearted commitment to all assigned duties—including toileting, feeding, and assisting with health care procedures—are essential. Paraprofessionals may be placed according to school needs, so team players who adapt easily will thrive.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree, or 48 college units and a high school diploma, or passing scores on both the CBEST/instructional aide exam and high school diploma
• For specialized roles (S10E, S10F, S10Q, S10W, S20D, S20V, S22), additional qualifications such as first aid/CPR, vocational nursing license, sign language fluency, or Braille proficiency may apply
• Physical ability to support students and stand for extended periods if required
• Willingness to undertake all assigned responsibilities, including personal care tasks and health-related supports
• Past experience as a school-based paraprofessional (preferred, especially for S10Q roles)
• Team orientation with the ability to work with diverse staff and student populations
• Open to placements across Pre-K, elementary, middle, high school, or as a bus aide

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to students in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas as assigned
• Assist with daily living tasks, health procedures, and specialized care as needed
• Facilitate communication, including sign language or Braille if required
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to deliver individualized student support
• Attend assigned training modules and maintain current certifications

This contract role offers a starting pay of $34.25 or above per hour, depending on assignment and credentials.

If you’re compassionate, adaptable, and ready to make a meaningful contribution to students’ educational journeys, apply now and help shape positive outcomes in the classroom.