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Who We Are: BrightBee is an educational technology startup revolutionizing how K-12 schools recruit and engage with support staff. Our mission is to create a future where schools thrive and workers have the support they need to prosper and grow. We believe in unlocking the potential of every school team member, no matter where they started their career journey.

The Opportunity: BrightBee is looking for paraprofessionals and behavior assistants for both general and special education environments in a summer program in the Mission District. You will be responsible for providing individual and small group support for students with both special and typical learning needs including, but not limited to: the classroom, recess, and lunch area. Depending on the assignment, contractors in this position work may with students who have moderate to severe learning, physical and emotional disabilities, assisting in the implementation of classroom behavior intervention plans where necessary.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to :

Instructional Support - execute individualized education programs as assigned by the teacher

Behavioral Support - utilize behavior management strategies, with an emphasis in positive reinforcement

Supervision - assist in monitoring student(s) during non-instructional times including breaks, lunch, recess and enrichments (PE, art, before/after school)

Communication - cooperate with necessary documentation processes, school support specialists, and other processes regarding the student(s) progress

How BrightBee Works: You'll be an essential part of our dynamic workforce as an independent contractor, ready to respond and commute to on-site work opportunities at nearby K-12 schools and nonprofits via the BrightBee app. You'll be able to pick which work assignments match your experience, preferences, and schedule and will never have to take on an assignment that you don't feel is a fit for you.

Top 5 Reasons to Choose BrightBee:

Flexibility: you have the freedom to create your own schedule - you work when you want to, as much as you want to

Variety: you will gain valuable professional experience by working in different kinds of roles at different schools, on a day-to-day or week-to-week basis

Upskilling: we help you ‘level up' your skills to qualify for more rewarding work, which unlocks opportunities with greater pay

Community: we offer a sense that you are a part of something - and you get lots of bee jokes!

Compensation: you control what you earn, based on what assignments you claim. While hourly pay varies based on assignment and experience required, on average assignments range from $25/hr - $30/hr at the starting rate. Due to our completed assignments milestone model, some Bees can make up to $42/hr! The more assignments you take and complete, the higher your earning power.

Who You Are:

An individual with a genuine enthusiasm for working with children and youth along with alignment to our mission of supporting workers, students, and schools while promoting academic success.

Related work experience with special needs children or adults , required.

Associate's and/or Bachelor's degree, preferred (and may be mandatory for some assignments)

Additional coursework, certifications, or degrees in education, child development, or related fields, preferred.

Reliable transportation and ability to commute to public and charter schools within the applicant region, required.

Some prior experience working with K-12 students in educational settings , required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with teachers, students, and school staff.

Ability to quickly adapt to varying classroom environments, student needs, and instructional approaches.

Dependability and punctuality are vital for fulfilling on-demand job opportunities efficiently.

Prior to working with students, you will need to pass a background check, livescan and may need to obtain other necessary testing/clearances. Rest assured, we will guide you through the process!

BrightBee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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