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How do you know you are in the City of East Palo Alto? East Palo Alto is one of the youngest cities in California. It covers only 2.5 square miles and has roughly 30,000 residents. East Palo Alto is a small community that is far different than its Silicon Valley Neighbors. Two central streets run through the City.

The Maintenance Division maintains all City streets and public alleyways, repairs curbs and sidewalks, and trims all trees located adjacent to city streets and traffic medians. The Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining City facilities, parks, storm drain systems, street lights, and other tasks as assigned.

Be a part of this exceptional Division. The Maintenance Division is looking for a Maintenance Worker who is a go-getter, someone who is not afraid to learn new things, work hard, is a team player and willing to grow.  Construction experience is a plus. Continuing education is important to this division and a willingness to learn is a must for this position. The ideal candidate will have concrete and asphalt experience and know the importance of continuing education.

If you want to be part of the future of East Palo Alto – APPLY NOW!

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, assists in the planning and scheduling of custodial maintenance of City buildings; supervises work crews; personally performs a variety of skilled building cleaning maintenance tasks; and performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Custodial Services Supervisor, assists in the scheduling and organization of custodial crews; may personally train, direct and perform work with floor maintenance crew; personally perform various skilled cleaning operations and may be assigned to any work shift schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Methods, materials, chemicals and equipment used in the custodial maintenance of buildings; State and Federal requirements for safety labeling of chemicals.

Ability to:       Understand and follow written and oral instructions; prepare clear and accurate reports; use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency; perform physical labor; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:  Two years of full-time custodial maintenance experience in public buildings or offices.

Education:    Graduation from high school or equivalent. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

License:         Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

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Date Posted:           May 6, 2019

Classification:          PARAEDUCATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION (SUBSTITUTE)
                                  Continuous recruitment

Work Schedule:       Monday – Friday; 5 hours - 6.5 hours per day; 10 months per year;
                                   ON-CALL, AS NEEDED BASIS

Salary Range:          $20.48 hourly wage

Current Vacancy:     Various locations in San Mateo County; Various student ages and disability levels

Application Deadline:          Continuous recruitment

Job Summary:         This is a substitute position; (ON CALL, AS NEEDED BASIS)

Under the direction of an assigned certificated teacher, assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students with performing daily living, special health care activities, and academics.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor/oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials, and provide input and suggestions to meet student needs
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to established policies and procedures; monitor students during outdoor, eating, field trip and various other activities as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior
• Assist students with performing and developing independent living and self-help skills; assist students with personal hygiene including dressing, washing and grooming; assist students with eating and activities; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as needed
• Escort students to and from buses, classes and other locations; push student wheelchairs; lift students in and out of wheelchairs and other equipment; load and unload students on and off of buses; accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes and take notes as required
• Assist students with physical therapy, positioning, developing motor skills and related exercises as required; utilize adaptive equipment; assist students with developing independent walking and mobility skills; interact with and assist students during play, exercise and recreation
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and related goals and objectives; assist students with meeting IEP goals and objectives; maintain various records and files related to students, IEP’s, attendance, health care activities, and assigned duties
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other areas in a safe, orderly and clean manner; wipe down and disinfect classroom equipment
• Provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned; administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist students with tube feeding, seizures and other health care activities; dispense medications according to prescribed instructions
• Read books to students and observe their reading abilities; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:      Equivalent to completion of 12th grade; additional training in education, special education, or a related field is desirable

EXPERIENCE:      Minimum one (1) year of experience working in an organized educational setting; Experience working with special education students is strongly desired

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, procedures, and practices utilized in the care of severely disabled children of all ages
• Knowledge of problems and concerns of students with special needs
• Knowledge of safe practices and procedures in classroom activities, and appropriate student conduct
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in County Office schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling
• Ability to assist children with developing and performing social, independent living, communicative, self-help and learning skills and activities
• Ability to provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, and receptive attitude towards children with disabilities
• Ability to assist a certificated teacher in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment
• Ability to monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Lifting and carrying students; pushing children in wheelchairs as assigned by the position
• Mobility to chase and restrain students as necessary
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students
• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
• Hearing and speaking to monitor student activities and to exchange information
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

     1.  A review of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, education, training, experience, and accuracy and quality of application

2. A Basic Skills Proficiency test covering student situations, reading, writing, and arithmetic
3. A brief oral evaluation interview
4. Reference check

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

Date Posted:            May 6, 2019

Classification:          PARAEDUCATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION
                                  Open recruitment

Work Schedule:       6.5 hours per day; 5 days per week (Monday – Friday); 10 months per year

Salary Range:            Step A            Step B            Step C            Step D            Step E
(hourly)                    starting            6 mos           18 mos           30 mos          42 mos
                                   $20.48            $21.51           $22.58            $23.70           $24.90

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,025.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  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 $275.00/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).

Current Vacancy:     Student Services Division; Special Education Department;
                                    K-12 Education Services Programs
                                    Various locations within San Mateo County

Application Deadline:          Open until filled

Job Summary:  Under the direction of an assigned certificated teacher, assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students with performing daily living, special health care activities, and academics.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor/oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials, and provide input and suggestions to meet student needs
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to established policies and procedures; monitor students during outdoor, eating, field trip and various other activities as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior
• Assist students with performing and developing independent living and self-help skills; assist students with personal hygiene including dressing, washing and grooming; assist students with eating and activities; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as needed
• Escort students to and from buses, classes and other locations; push student wheelchairs; lift students in and out of wheelchairs and other equipment; load and unload students on and off of buses; accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes and take notes as required
• Assist students with physical therapy, positioning, developing motor skills and related exercises as required; utilize adaptive equipment; assist students with developing independent walking and mobility skills; interact with and assist students during play, exercise and recreation
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and related goals and objectives; assist students with meeting IEP goals and objectives; maintain various records and files related to students, IEP’s, attendance, health care activities, and assigned duties
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other areas in a safe, orderly and clean manner; wipe down and disinfect classroom equipment
• Provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned; administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist students with tube feeding, seizures and other health care activities; dispense medications according to prescribed instructions
• Read books to students and observe their reading abilities; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments
• Provide classroom support to the teacher as required

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:  High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of working with Special Needs students in an organized classroom setting

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, procedures, and practices utilized in the care of severely disabled children of all ages
• Knowledge of problems and concerns of students with special needs
• Knowledge of safe practices and procedures in classroom activities, and appropriate student conduct
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in County Office schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling
• Ability to assist children with developing and performing social, independent living, communicative, self-help and learning skills and activities
• Ability to provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, and receptive attitude towards children with disabilities
• Ability to assist a certificated teacher in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment
• Ability to monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Mobility to chase and restrain students as necessary
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students
• Lifting and carrying students; pushing children in wheelchairs as assigned by the position
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

          1.     A review of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, for education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy
          2.     A written examination  (Basic Skills- pass/no pass)
          3.     An oral board examination

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

http://www.smcoe.org/employees-and-employment/personnel-commission

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

The City of Redwood City seeks a Landscape Maintenance Worker who will assist in the maintenance of parks and landscaped areas.  Under supervision, the incumbent will operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment and will perform the following duties:

• Perform a wide variety of general grounds and facility maintenance work including raking leaves, cleaning walkways, removing debris, cleaning restrooms, and related work.
• Water, weed, prune, renovate, and fertilize shrubs, trees, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas.
• Complete turf care including mowing, thatching, fertilizing, plugging, spraying, and installation of new turf areas with both seed and sod.
• Prepare soil and plant flowerbeds, shrubs, trees and landscape areas, including staking, fertilizing and other necessary procedures.
• Utilize a wide variety of hand and power tools and landscape maintenance equipment including a rotary gang mower tractor, rider mowers, tractors, trencher, sprayer, brush chipper and chainsaws.
• Move and install park and recreation equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants for temporary positions in the Public Works Maintenance Division.  Depending on their experience, individuals may be assigned to work in Trees, Streets, Facilities, Parks, or Water.  Temporary employees will operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, stump grinders, brush chippers, aerial lifts, forklifts, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, backhoes, jack hammers, lawn edger’s, hedge trimmers, concrete saws, chain saws and hand tools.  Temporary employees will foster positive and effective working relationships and must be able understand and follow instructions.

Date Posted:           December 14, 2018

Classification:          ITINERANT PARAEDUCATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION
                                   Open recruitment

Work Schedule:       6.5 hours per day; 5 days per week (Monday – Friday); 10 months per year

Salary Range:          Step A            Step B            Step C            Step D            Step E
(hourly)                  starting            6 mos           18 mos           30 mos           42 mos
                                 $19.69           $20.68            $21.71            $22.79           $23.94

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $975.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  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 $275.00/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).

Current Vacancy:     Student Services Division; Special Education Department;
                                   Early Childhood Education and K-12 Education Services Programs
                                   Various locations within San Mateo County

Application Deadline:          Open Until Filled

Job Summary:  Using a vehicle to conduct work, and under the direction of an assigned certificated teacher, assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students with performing daily living, special health care activities, and academics.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor/oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials, and provide input and suggestions to meet student needs
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to established policies and procedures; monitor students during outdoor, eating, field trip and various other activities as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior
• Assist students with performing and developing independent living and self-help skills; assist students with personal hygiene including dressing, washing and grooming; assist students with eating and activities; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as needed
• Escort students to and from buses, classes and other locations; push student wheelchairs; lift students in and out of wheelchairs and other equipment; load and unload students on and off of buses; accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes and take notes as required
• Assist students with physical therapy, positioning, developing motor skills and related exercises as required; utilize adaptive equipment; assist students with developing independent walking and mobility skills; interact with and assist students during play, exercise and recreation
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and related goals and objectives; assist students with meeting IEP goals and objectives; maintain various records and files related to students, IEP’s, attendance, health care activities, and assigned duties
• Provide classroom support to the teacher as required
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other areas in a safe, orderly and clean manner; wipe down and disinfect classroom equipment
• Provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned; administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist students with tube feeding, seizures and other health care activities; dispense medications according to prescribed instructions
• Read books to students and observe their reading abilities; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:  High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of working with Special Needs students in an organized classroom setting

LICENSE:         Possession of/or ability to attain a valid California Driver’s License

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Ability to use a vehicle to work regularly at different sites on a changing basis
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, procedures, and practices utilized in the care of severely disabled children of all ages
• Knowledge of problems and concerns of students with special needs
• Knowledge of safe practices and procedures in classroom activities, and appropriate student conduct
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in County Office schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling
• Ability to assist children with developing and performing social, independent living, communicative, self-help and learning skills and activities
• Ability to provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, and receptive attitude towards children with disabilities
• Ability to assist a certificated teacher in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment
• Ability to monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Mobility to chase and restrain students as necessary
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students
• Lifting and carrying students; pushing children in wheelchairs as assigned by the position
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

                                1.     A review of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, for
                                         education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy

                                2.      A written examination  (Basic Skills- pass/no pass)

                                3.     An oral board examination

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

http://www.smcoe.org/employees-and-employment/personnel-commission

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

The San Mateo County Health System is seeing experienced Spanish-Speaking Certified Medical Assistants to join its Care Team.

The current vacancies are in:

• Fair Oaks Health Center, located at 2710 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 - one Full-Time, Extra Help position and one Full-Time, Limited Term position.
• OB/GYN Clinic, located at 222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 - One Full-Time, Extra Help position.
• Specialty Clinics, located at 222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 - One Full-Time, Limited Term position.
• Coastside Clinic, located at 225 South Cabrillo Highway, Suite 100A, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 - One Full-Time, Extra Help position.

Under direct supervision of licensed staff, Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) perform a variety of patient care and other services required to treat patients in a health services outpatient or mobile clinic. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in an Ambulatory Care Clinic and documenting in an Electronic Medical Record. Knowledge of working in Care Teams and Patient Centered Medical Home terminology is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

Salary:

Medical Services Assistants II who are assigned to the clinics and perform advanced patient care duties as defined in the classification specification shall receive a differential of 6.2% in addition to all other compensation.

NOTE: For the Full-Time, Extra Help positions - Extra-help positions are short-term employment for up to 1040 hours which is equivalent to about six months; however, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.

NOTE: For the Full-Time, Limited Term positions - This is an at-will position.  Limited Term positions are designated for a specific and limited period of time, anywhere from 6 months to a maximum of 3 years depending on the assignment. Benefits package for term positions are similar to regular positions EXCEPT for retirement. Term employees receive a 401A retirement package and are not eligible for retiree health benefits or a defined benefit pension.

Are you a dedicated and motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys being part of a team of professionals who provide exceptional dental care to the community and patients in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment where the rewards are many? If so, then the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) Dental Clinics have an exciting career opportunity for you!

The San Mateo Medical Center operates five dental clinics located in San Mateo, Redwood City, Daly City, Half Moon Bay, and a Mobile Dental Clinic. These clinics treat children and adults, homeless and transitional populations, and patients with HIV diagnosis. Pregnant women on Medi-Cal can also obtain dental services in these clinics covered by the Ryan White grant.

All Clinics are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM and some Saturdays and evenings.  The Fair Oaks Health Center in Redwood City is staffed with an oral surgeon and pedodontist, and the San Mateo Clinic is staffed with an oral surgeon.  The Fair Oaks Health Center and the Mobile Dental Clinic host dental students from the University of the Pacific and University of San Francisco to aid in patient care.

The Dental Assistant Series levels include:
 
Dental Assistant I ($21.59 - $26.99 Hourly) is the experienced level class in the Dental Assistant series, competent to independently perform the full range of journey-level dental assisting work under the supervision of a dentist. This class is flexibly staffed with the II level and incumbents may advance to the higher level after obtaining required certification and demonstrating the required proficiency for the II level.

Dental Assistant II/Registered Dental Assistant ($25.52 - $31.90 Hourly) is the advanced journey-level classification in the series. Under the supervision of a dentist, incumbents at this level perform dental assisting duties which are limited to a person certified as a Registered Dental Assistant in addition to performing Dental Assistant duties of the lower.