Substitute Paraeducator I, II, III

SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR I & IIPurpose Statement/s: The job of Paraeducator I is done for the purpose/s of assisting in conducting intensified positive learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study under direct supervision; performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for certificated instructional Statement/s: The job of Paraeducator II - Special Education (Physical Disabilities) is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of special education students; relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs. Incumbents are distinguished from classification of Paraeducator I in their assignment to assist students in special programs including but not limited to special day and resource programs for instruction of students with identified mental emotional physical or learning of Job Duties:*Assists a certificated teacher or teachers in classroom operation including the teaching of academic skills related to the level of achievement for a group of mentally emotionally physically or learning handicapped students.*Assists in the supervision of students to maintain an effective learning environment noting behavioral problems observed and assisting in discipline within a framework of well established policies and procedures.*Prepares instructional materials and equipment for use in classroom activities; types prepares copies and gathers appropriate resource information materials and equipment as assigned.*Provides teaching staff and school administrators with relevant feedback and information on student progress through observation daily contact and the maintenance of accurate student progress records.*Administers and corrects tests daily assignments and homework etc.*Assists in establishing and maintaining informational and operational records in files; reports and tracks student progress.*Monitors and assists students while using equipment including computer terminals cassette recorders audio-visual equipment and other instructional media.*Monitors inventories and orders instructional supplies and equipment as needed.*Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities on campus/play fields in library and on field trips.*Operates a variety of instructional media office machines and equipment.*Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up on learning activities.*May assist students in self-contained instructional settings as well as assist and track progress for individual students in core academic subjects as required.*Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work Requirements - Qualifications:*Experience Required: Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children. Incumbents are encouraged to participate in courses seminars and workshops in the areas of instructional services psychology or guidance.*Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to perform basic clerical functions perform basic arithmetic calculations operate standard office equipment and use English in both written and verbal form use correct grammar punctuation and spelling. Provide for special health care needs of of the principles of child development instructional processes; general purposes and goals of public education; student testing and testing to understand and address students with special needs understand and carry out oral and written instructions maintain confidentiality of student records meet schedules and deadlines read/interpret/apply rules regulations policies rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include stooping/crouching reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision. *Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.*Licenses Certifications Bonding and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Pass the Districts adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.*Other: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates may be required.