District Employees ONLY Paraeducator Special Education II Las Palmitas Elementary School
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Thermal, CA - USA
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Job Summary
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain serving the communities of Coachella Thermal Mecca Oasis Indio and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools three middle schools three comprehensive high schools one continuation high school and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students teachers staff parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
A. General Description of Position GoalsAssists the Special Education Teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs as indicated in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The aide may provide a variety of supportive services to identified special education students within a special education classroom in a public integrated facility or in the regular education setting. B. Essential Job Functions1. Assists the Special Education teacher in accomplishing the IEP goals of identified students. Conducts activities to reinforce skills under the direction of the Special Education teacher.2. Provides clerical assistance which may include preparation of instructional materials maintaining student records and files recording grades operating educational equipment setting up work areas distributing and collecting supplies collecting data on student progress toward behavioral social or academic goals and other job-related tasks. 3. Assists with evaluations of student learning needs and progress by administration of informal inventories of skills criterion referenced tests student observations and other similar measures. 4. Assists students in routine non-instructional activities as directed and prescribed on the students Individualized Education Plan. These activities designated by the Special Education teacher or site administrator include assistance with student clothing eating toileting mobility playground buses field trips mainstream classroom etc. 5. Maintains a high level of confidentiality of information about students as assured in the Parent and Students Rights outlined in IDEIA.6. Participates in meetings and staff development sessions as directed.7. Provides emotional support a positive attitude and general guidance to students.
C. Job Requirements/Qualifications:1. Experience: Six (6) months demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting.2. Education: High School graduation or the equivalent; Completion of two (2) years of higher education study OR possession of an Associates or higher-level degree OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading writing and mathematics OR reading writing and mathematics readiness.3. Licenses Certifications and/or Testing:Successful completion of the State-mandated proficiency justice clearanceCurrent First Aid and CPR Certificates.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EDJOIN APPLICATION IS CURRENT AND ACCURATELY REFLECTS YOUR PRESENT POSITION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AS THEY RELATE TO THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND INFORMATION PROVIDED SOLELY THROUGH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
C. Job Requirements/Qualifications:1. Experience: Six (6) months demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting.2. Education: High School graduation or the equivalent; Completion of two (2) years of higher education study OR possession of an Associates or higher-level degree OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading writing and mathematics OR reading writing and mathematics readiness.3. Licenses Certifications and/or Testing:Successful completion of the State-mandated proficiency justice clearanceCurrent First Aid and CPR Certificates.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EDJOIN APPLICATION IS CURRENT AND ACCURATELY REFLECTS YOUR PRESENT POSITION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AS THEY RELATE TO THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND INFORMATION PROVIDED SOLELY THROUGH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three ... View more
