Special Education Paraprofessional Dos Palos Elementary PC# 240016

PARAPROFESSIONAL - SPECIAL EDUCATIONGENERAL SUMMARYUnder the supervision and general direction of certificated personnel assigned by the site administrator assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises for identified special needs students; tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up on instructional activities; and performs other duties directly related to this job following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMonitors and assists special needs students through practice and study activities following the presentation of learning concepts by instructional personnel. Reads to students explains words and meanings rephrases materials and provides appropriate learning in checking/validating students work in progress and provides assistance/clarification for successful completion of assignments. Prepares materials for lessons. Reviews and corrects students students in the development of communication skills and serves as an appropriate language instructional personnel in general behavioral shaping and reinforcement strategies as necessary assistance with routine classroom procedures and supervises special needs students during recess and lunch periods as assigned by the Alternative/Special Education SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDAbility to see and read with or without vision aids; ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels; ability to communicate so others will clearly understand normal of correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and in helping students develop understanding and ability in reading math and language to assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through positive reinforcement in demonstrating an understanding patient warm and receptive attitude toward to maintain a variety of records and reports score tests and complete and record to maintain a neat orderly and attractive learning and ability in working with diverse school population and to establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/guardians community members and outside agency personnel. Ability to:Lift/carry 150 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day);Lift/carry 60 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day);Lift/carry 20 pounds constantly (67-100% of the time or over 500 times per day);Push a maximum force of 100 pounds on objects;Pull a maximum force of 100 pounds on CONDITIONSLight to moderate physical effort standing sitting and/or walking for extended periods of time. Lift and move instructional materials and to moderate stress CONDITIONSIndoor classroom and school usually normal climate occasional adverse weather contact with students teachers school and District contact with parents/guardians and community members and outside agency CERTIFICATES/LICENSESFirst Aid and CPR Blood borne Pathogen/Hep B STANDARDSHold an Associates or higher degree or completion of two years of higher education study or passed a formal state or local academic assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading writing and mathematics or reading writing and mathematics and physical condition to maintain a moderate to rigorous work schedule and meet standards of physical and mental health. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the : Minimum qualifications may be waived on a case-by-case basis by the Superintendent or designee in his/her sole and absolute Approved: April 14 2004Revised: June 15 2006