Paraeducator Instructional Assistant .85 FTE (34Hrs/Week)

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Paraeducator works with certificated staff in the instruction, supervision and training of individual students or small groups in specific academic and skill areas. The Paraeducator may be assigned to a designated skill or support area due to their specialized training or skills.

The Paraeducator normally works in a classroom setting providing instructional assistance to individual students or small groups, but may also be expected to work independently with an assigned student or small group. The Paraeducator may be assigned by the site administrator to different learning environments based upon their skills and training. The Paraeducator is to work cooperatively and professionally with teachers and staff in the development and implementation of learning activities, instructional materials, and tests to measure and enhance student learning experience.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Education, Experience and Qualifications: Completion of two years of higher education study (48 units), or A.A. or B.A. degree, or High school diploma or equivalent and passing 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 readiness.

English in written and verbal form including the use of correct grammar, spelling and vocabulary Capacity of instructional support for general education subject matter content in grades TK-8 Instructional principles and techniques used in improving student skills General classroom procedures and rules of conduct Behavioral support methods including positive intervention and behavior modification strategies required in working with children who have special needs Understand the needs of physically, emotionally and educationally challenged students Maintain cooperative relationships and relate positively to students, staff and families Effective written and oral communication skills Office skills including routine record keeping, organizational techniques, computer and copy machine use Obtain certification in First Aid and CPR is desirable Safe work practices and ability to meet ADA needs: Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties, including lifting fifty (30) pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift in excess of eighty (60) pounds with assistance. Moderate physical effort; frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting.

Speak and interact with student. Accompany student indoors and on campus. Interact with a student who may be aggressive and/or have medical needs requiring lifting, feeding and toileting.

Comments and Other Information

Duties and Responsibilities of the Paraeducator: The Paraeducator assists the teaching staff in administering and supervising a variety of district and state assessments, as assigned by the site administrator.

The Paraeducator provides supervision and maintains a calm and safe environment in the classroom, on the playground, in the cafeteria, and other student occupied spaces. The Paraeducator provides supervision and maintains a calm and safe environment prior to and after the school day according to school supervision schedule or at the request of the site administrator.

The Paraeducator may be assigned by the site administrator and/or classroom teacher to observe and collect work samples or data on individual students for the classroom teacher's use within the training and capability of the Paraeducator.

The Paraeducator communicates in an effective and timely manner with teachers regarding observed issues and needs pertaining to individual students.

The Paraeducator assists with student conduct issues including working to calm and quiet students in order for others to focus on classroom lessons and assignments. The Paraeducator works with assigned students with daily learning materials and assignments, either in the classroom or on an independent basis in another learning environment on campus.

The Paraeducator may be asked by the assigned classroom teacher to provide clerical support for the delivery of instructional lessons. Assist with student transit and meal pickup to and from cafeteria. The Paraeducator provides assistance as assigned by the teacher in core curriculum and content areas with individual students or small groups of students.

The Paraeducator will also assist with activities and the school garden program when assigned by the site administrator or classroom teacher. Based on the Paraeducator's education and training, the Paraeducator may be assigned by the site administrator to reinforce specific core curriculum areas.

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