Paraprofessional II Special Education Windsor High School

WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTJOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Paraeducator IIDEFINITION: Under the general direction of the site administrator and Special Education Coordinator and in cooperation with designated certificated personnel performs the necessary duties to assist in a specialized education area with students who have moderate to severe behavioral physical and/or medical needs (medically fragile).EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following are typical duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom control and in assigned instructional areas to designated students. Interacts with students encourages their performance observes progress and meets instructional needs as they ariseWorks with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis to reinforce basic skills or to supplement classroom workAssists in classroom managementShares observations of students with the classroom teacher(s)Under the direction of certificated personnel assists in various aspects of program implementation and classroom work including administering tests correcting and grading student work and the recording of informationParticipation in staff meetings conferences and other specialized trainingsAssists in preparation of materials and lesson plansObtains supplies and necessary equipment for classroom activitiesAssists in a variety of activities related to the daily operations of the classroom such as roll call lunch count absences and out-of-classroom errandsAssists physically handicapped students with their equipment (wheelchairs scooters walkers etc.)Monitors individual progress of students and discusses problems and improvements with teacher(s)Maintains confidential informational and operational records and files Under direction of classroom teacher communicate regularly with parents/guardiansResponsible for on-going feeding toileting dressing and assisting students in independent skill developmentAssists in the implementation of a behavior intervention planParticipate in student related and/or teacher meetings when requestedMaintains necessary records including data collection and copying materialsPerforms other related work as requiredREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successful an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE OF:Methods and attitudes required in working with children who have specialized needsCorrect English usage punctuation spelling and grammar and basic mathRoutine record keepingSafe work practices and proper lifting techniques and specialized medical procedures such as catherization and tube feedingBasic understanding of behavior management and technologyABILITY TO:Facilitate individual student developmentAssist special need students in developing peer relationshipsSuccessfully perform the physical requirements of the positionUnderstand the needs of physically emotionally and educationally challenged studentsMaintain the confidentiality of school related informationMaintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of workUnderstand and carry out oral and written instructionsRelate positively to students staff and the publicLearn and follow the practices rules and regulations of the District and to the school which assignedLift up to fifty pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift in excess of fifty poundsEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:EXPERIENCE:At least two (2) years experience working in an educational setting whichprovides direct instruction to studentsAt least one (1) year training and/or experience in working with special needs studentsEDUCATION:High School diploma or equivalent. (California law requires that all instructional assistants (aides) pass proficiency tests in reading language usage and math equivalent to a graduating senior of the attendance area high school.)Red Cross recognized first aid certificate or successful completion of a first aid course within three (3) months after employmentPossess or obtain CPR certificationDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Training and/or experience in working with special needs students LVN EMT CNA or Behavior certificationPHYSICAL DEMANDS:WORK POSITION (PERCENTAGE OF TIME):Standing: FrequentlyWalking :FrequentlySitting: FrequentlyBODY MOVEMENT (FREQUENCY):None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4)Lifting: 3Bending: 3 Pushing and/or Pulling: 2Reaching Overhead: 2Kneeling or Squatting: 2LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4)0-10 lbs.: 311-25 lbs: 2 26-50 lbs.: 251-75 lbs.: 2 w/ assistance76-125 lbs.: 1 w/ assistance