Special Education Paraprofessional- VACANT NOW

Paraprofessional (Head Start Title I Regular Education and Special Education)

Location: Site Level School

Reports To: School Principal

FLSA Status: NonExempt

Salary Range: Per WBR Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment: 9 Months

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The paraprofessional working in Head Start Title I Regular Education or Special Education classrooms shall work directly with
students under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher to assist with the effective management/instruction of the
class/classes to which he or she is assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in meeting the instructional needs of the students under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Interacts appropriately with students and assists in creating an environment conducive to learning
• Helps students with personal possessions
• Assists in maintaining discipline standards according to the regulations of the school system and the assigned teacher
• Assists with handling of specialized equipment computer software assistive language devices etc. as directed by the classroom teacher
• Attends faculty meetings parent conferences/meetings and IEP meetings when requested
• Assists in maintaining classroom equipment and assists in keeping materials of instruction organized and clean
• Maintains student confidentiality
• Accompanies students to other classes the restroom recess etc.
• Assists with feeding diapering and toileting as well as other custodial or healthrelated duties as required for Head Start students and students with disabilities*
• Makes necessary wheelchair/equipment adjustments and positioning needed throughout the school day*
• Lifts and moves students as necessary*
• Assists in meeting the medical needs of students with disabilities: catheterization administration of medication etc. after proper training is provided*
• Becomes knowledgeable of and assists with the implementation of appropriate educational programs/standard
• Participates in grade level/subject areas meetings and /professional development activities
• Other duties as assigned

* Specific to Paraprofessionals assigned to Head Start Special Education classes or to other Paraprofessionals
who serve in Regular Education or Title I classes that are a part of the Special Education Inclusion program.

PERSONAL TRAITS

Exhibits competency in the following areas:

• Poise and selfconfidence
• Enthusiasm and optimism
• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Willingness to implement recommendations
• Acceptable speech and grammar
• Effective communication with students
• Discreet handling of confidential information
• Unbiased attitude regarding race sex creed religion or disability
• Effective communication with colleagues and other adults

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly Qualified: Must have accomplished at least one of the following:

1. Passed the Educational Testing Service (ETS) ParaPro Assessment (ETS ParaPro Assessment #0755 with a passing score of 450; or
2. Completed two years of fulltime study 48 semester credit hours) from a stateapproved or regionally accredited institution of higher education (as defined by requirements in No Child Left Behind legislation) with 9 hours of ELA and 9 hours of Math coursework;or
3. Earned an Associate of Arts Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree from a stateapproved or regionally accredited institution of higher education that includes 9 hours of ELA and 9 hours of Math coursework.

• NonHighly Qualified: (Head Start Only)

1. A high school graduate of GED
2. At least twenty years of age
3. Score at tenth grade level on the California Achievement Test or other test as designated.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority