Paraeducator Moderate Severe Disabilities Desert Mirage High School
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Thermal, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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 GoalsUnder the direction of the Principal assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction related to the care and recreational activities of students who exhibit developmental behavioral or emotional difficulties; assist with hygiene related tasks such as toileting/diapering; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support. Paraeducator/Special Education-Severely Disabled includes positions for classes such as Aurally Handicapped Autistic Developmentally Disabled Deaf/Hard of Hearing Emotionally Disturbed Mentally Handicapped Multi-Handicapped Orthopedically Handicapped Orientation and Mobility Severely Handicapped Trainable Mentally Handicapped Visually Handicapped. B. Essential Job Functions1. Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction related to the care and recreational activities of students who exhibit developmental behavioral or emotional difficulties.2. Assist students with instructional and physical education activities in an individual or group setting.3. Assist students in the recognition of words essential to survival including phone numbers names and home addressees provide self-help training in removing and hanging up jackets zipping and buttoning clothing grooming brushing teeth toilet training and changing diapers and other hygiene related tasks. 4. Assist students with learning to prepare simple food dishes self-feeding developing good eating habits and maintaining a clean kitchen as assigned.5. Distribute and assist students with medications according to prescribed procedures.6. Assist students with seizures and other medical issues as assigned; perform first aid and CPR as needed; lift and carry students as necessary; push students in wheelchair.7. Assist in the management of severe acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies.
Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction related to the care and recreational activities of students who exhibit developmental behavioral or emotional difficultiesAssist students with instructional and physical education activities in an individual or group students in the recognition of words essential to survival including phone numbers names and home addressees provide self-help training in removing and hanging up jackets zipping and buttoning clothing grooming brushing teeth toilet training and changing diapers and other hygiene related students with learning to prepare simple food dishes self-feeding developing good eating habits and maintaining a clean kitchen as and assist students with medications according to prescribed students with seizures and other medical issues as assigned; perform first aid and CPR as needed; lift and carry students as necessary; push students in in the management of severe acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and use of other appropriate techniques as indicated in students Positive Behavior Support Plan and a variety of records and files including confidential student records and medical and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media and computer assisted instructional equipment and software and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems and and monitor children with physical handicap conditions and request assistance for pupils experiencing physical and assist in maintaining an orderly attractive and positive learning environment.*BLANK/INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*
Experience: One (1) year demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized : High School graduate 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 including minimally 6 ECE college level units in Early Childhood Education within the first year of Certifications and/or Testing: Successful completion of the State-mandated proficiency examination. Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance. Tuberculosis clearance Current First Aid and CPR Certificates.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) recommendation letters dated within the past 12 months with signatures from current or previous supervisors)
- Proof of HS Graduation (High School Graduation/GED or Higher)
- Resume
Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction related to the care and recreational activities of students who exhibit developmental behavioral or emotional difficultiesAssist students with instructional and physical education activities in an individual or group students in the recognition of words essential to survival including phone numbers names and home addressees provide self-help training in removing and hanging up jackets zipping and buttoning clothing grooming brushing teeth toilet training and changing diapers and other hygiene related students with learning to prepare simple food dishes self-feeding developing good eating habits and maintaining a clean kitchen as and assist students with medications according to prescribed students with seizures and other medical issues as assigned; perform first aid and CPR as needed; lift and carry students as necessary; push students in in the management of severe acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and use of other appropriate techniques as indicated in students Positive Behavior Support Plan and a variety of records and files including confidential student records and medical and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media and computer assisted instructional equipment and software and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems and and monitor children with physical handicap conditions and request assistance for pupils experiencing physical and assist in maintaining an orderly attractive and positive learning environment.*BLANK/INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*
Experience: One (1) year demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized : High School graduate 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 including minimally 6 ECE college level units in Early Childhood Education within the first year of Certifications and/or Testing: Successful completion of the State-mandated proficiency examination. Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance. Tuberculosis clearance Current First Aid and CPR Certificates.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) recommendation letters dated within the past 12 months with signatures from current or previous supervisors)
- Proof of HS Graduation (High School Graduation/GED or Higher)
- Resume
Required Experience:
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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
