Paraeducator- Special Education

PARAEDUCATOR /SPECIAL EDUCATION

JOB SUMMARY
Paraeducator/Special Education under supervision of the site Principal or designee perform necessary duties of a responsible nature to assist in and meet the goals of the comprehensive plan for special education and to assist in the planning and implementation of a program for special needs children and to assist in the monitoring of student progress and assessment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Application of:
District policies and procedures as they apply; Operation of a variety of office machines used in a modern office environment; Record Keeping techniques; Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary; Oral and written communication skills; Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy; child growth and development principles; Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws. Demonstrated literacy in a language other than English may be required in some positions required language: Spanish.
Ability to:
>Work confidentially
>Work independently
>Apply direct instruction techniques
>Understand and carryout oral and written directions
>Meet schedules and deadlines
>Plan and organize work; follow-through tasks/duties
>Troubleshoot issues
>Use problem-solving strategies
>Coordinate responsibilities using a preventive model
>Operate a variety of modern office equipment including; but not limited to typewriters computers
10-key adding machines copiers duplicators facsimile
>Verify accuracy and completeness of documents and process data
>Make simple arithmetic calculations with accuracy
>Read interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures
>Perform clerical duties such as filing duplication keyboarding and maintaining records
>Work with and have an interest in Special Education students and parents
>Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students parents and others
>Relate positively to children
>Apply interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy
>Compile maintain and submit accurate and complete records and reports
>See for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students
>Hear and understand speech at normal levels
>Work at a desk conference table or in meetings or various configurations
Ability to (continue):
>Speak and write in a foreign language may be required in certain positions
>Stand sit and walk for extended periods of time
>Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
>Perform light physical exertion
>Lift carry push pull bend twist stoop kneel run and crawl
>Lift 25 pounds
>Carry 15 pounds
>Reach in all directions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION
May include but not limited to:
a wide variety of specialized and responsible work work independently interpret and apply rules and regulations as appropriate
check correct and compile a variety of information verify data for accuracy completeness and compliance with established procedures relating to student development and progress
in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for students with special needs
in setting up monitoring and cleaning up program facilities
position-related clerical tasks
in implementing individual educational plans and therapeutic programs
and instruct students in various areas of instruction
appropriate staff meetings and inservice training
in monitoring of individual student files
and maintain a variety of logs records and files including information of a confidential nature; maintain confidentiality of information and records.
and/or participate in playground activities lunch activities bus loading and unloading as needed
with individual students and/or groups of students for purposes of observing testing assessment collection of data etc.
assist students certificated staff and/or parents with communication problems resulting from limited knowledge of English
related duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or G.E.D required. AND
• Two years of study at an institute of higher education equivalent to 48 semester units; OR
• A.A. degree (or higher) OR
• California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST); OR
• Passage of a local assessment Paraeducator Exam demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading writing and mathematics.
• One (1) year experience in providing various methods of instruction including direct instruction in an educational environment desirable.

Conditions of Employment:
Successful completion of District-Sponsored Certification training as Direct Instruction Instructor

Salary Range:N Classified Salary Schedule