Paraprofessional - Autism - TEMPORARY HELP POOL (2025/2026) School Year

Under the general direction of the site Principal or Designee the Paraprofessional-Autism provides instruction to a diverse range of individuals or small groups of students with disabilities (as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA) in a classroom or in a community not exclusive to students identified on the Autism spectrum assists in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; provides information to appropriate school personnel; and attends IEP meetings as necessary or deemed appropriate. assists in meeting the special behavioral and educational needs of students with Autism. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with specialized instructional support for students with disabilities which directly supports student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions duties and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions duties and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assists in performing specialized duties in educating students at a high levelincludingbutnotlimitedtoindividualizedlearningactivitiesfineor grossmotorskillsorcommunicationandvocationalskills.
• Assists in the development of positive behavior and educational plans for identified autistic students; assists in implementing lessons and preparing instructional materials to provide high level education for individual students; assists in setting up work areas asneeded.
• Assists in the observation of students curricular performance records behavioral data and implements support activities as identified by the supervising teacher; facilitates social skill activities with identified students; assists with fine and/or gross motor skills and communication skills; maintains daily records of student performance to assist students in achieving their personalbest.
• Assists students with mobility needs; may accompany student(s) on school bus.
• Assists students with personal hygiene including washing hands and faces; toilets students and changes diapers and clothing asneeded;provides lifting assistance as needed.
• Assists trained personnel with designated medical and physical services as mandated and trained to meet the needs of students andsites.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel to assist in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements positive behavior intervention strategies for students; models identified behavioral techniques including positive behavior interventions and reinforcement strategies as identified by theteacher.
• Maintains instructional materials and manual/electronic files/records (e.g. daily Student Service Log) to ensure availability of items provides written reference and/or meets mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms playgrounds hallways bus loading zones cafeterias parking lots) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Observes and assists in emergency situations involving aggressive or uncontrolled behavior of identified students according to approved behavioral training procedures; provides input as requested followingemergency behavioral incidents (Behavioral Emergency Intervention Report); reports progress regarding student performance and behavior to assist students to achieve their personal best.
• Participates in and attends in-service structured and other specialized trainings related to but not limited to strategies for working with behavioral and educational needs of autistic students behavior management instructional curriculum and other areas assisting the teacher in providing high quality education to thestudents.
• Provides academic supportunderthe directionofthesupervisingteacherto a diverse range of individual or small groups of students; monitors evidence-based practices and related activities to assist in implementing continuing or expanding practices to raise student achievement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Specific needs requirements and issues of students with communicative disorders
• Principles of child development instructional processes
• General purposes and goals of public education
• Techniques used in directing disciplining and motivating students
• Basic recordkeeping techniques
• Classroom management techniques and playground rules
• Safety practices and procedures
• Conflict resolution procedures and de-escalation techniques

Skills and Abilities to:

• Assistadiverserangeofstudentsindevelopingself-helpandsocial skills
• Assistin planningandprioritizinglearningactivitiestosupporttheeducationalneedsof students
• Perform basic clerical functions
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Operate standard office equipment and software applications
• Use English in both written and verbal form use correct grammar punctuation and spelling
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy with students administration and staff
• Actively move around play field playground or campus for extended periods
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records
• Assume responsibilities involved in supervising and working independently with students
• Develop and maintain collegial relationships with staff
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Read/interpret/apply rules regulations policies
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Maintain safe environment for students
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff students and the public

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of 48 units from a nationally accredited college or university; or A.A. degree or higher or the passage of a local assessment test.

**MUSD offers a local Paraprofessional assessment test. To be invited to take the assessment you must complete an online application through this website. For more information please contact Personnel Specialist Alejandra Venegas-Chaves at.***

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One (1) year of experience working with autistic children. Behavioral & Educational Intervention training in Autism specific.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

CPR/First Aid Certificates (online certificates are not accepted)

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Pass the Districts applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• After offer of employment obtain:
  1. Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  2. Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
  3. Pre-employment physical exam B through Districts provider

Classified Substitute Rate - $22.26 per hour
On-call as needed

**This position is temporary and on call as needed and there is no guarantee of work days and work hours. There is no contract for this position and no benefits are provided.**

Materials Required:

1. Completed application

2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency (copy of official transcript OR copy of diploma is acceptable)

AND

3. Copy of officialcollege transcript indicating the completion of forty-eight (48) units from a nationally accredited college or university orA.Adegree or higher ORpassage of a Paraprofessional local assessment test

4. Valid hands-on First Aid/CPR Certificate (online certificates are not accepted)

**MUSD offers a local Paraprofessional assessment test. To be invited to take the assessment you must complete an online application through this website. For more information please contact Personnel Specialist Alejandra Venegas-Chaves at.***

Prince Marshall

Assistant Superintendent of Student & Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road Madera CA 93637