SpEd Paraeducator CYO: 26-27 CL32

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one of the following:
  • AA degree,
  • 72 college-level quarter credits,
  • The state approved para educator assessment test

Additional Requirements:

Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills

• Experience working with students
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking

• Pass a criminal background check
• Complete the District’s Para educator Core Competency requirements
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

• Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training
• Type II driver’s license
• Successfully complete the district approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class if assigned to a resource support position

• Monitors student progress and share observations with teachers, other professional staff members and paretn/guardians. Assist teacher and students in preparation of student work and program documentation.
• Assist teacher in the daily management, organization, monitoring and safety of children; supervises recess and lunch periods, field trips, locker rooms, study and detention rooms and student arrival/departure activities.
• Collect and prepare instructional and non-instructional materials as directe; assembles worksheets, lessons, art supplies and other materials; create and post bulletin boards; correct worksheets; quizzes and assignments.
• Supervise and conduct individuals and small groups in educational, creative and structured play activities; assists with classwork and assignments; tutors and monitors student activities in the classroom and special sessions.
• Monitor student behavior and progress, and share observations with teacher and other professional staff; may participate in parent-teacher conferences. Administers discipline as authorized.
• Montiors student health. Maybe required to perform services which maintain personal hygiene of students, such as toileting, diapering and dressing. May be required to assist with adaptive/medical equipment to include tube feeding and catheterization.
• Assist in administering district, state and national tests; maintains diagnostic and test data for teacher; maintains and updates student records, class lists, attendance and other data. Monitors administration of individual academic assessment evaluation.
• May be required to provide basic first aid care to ill and injured students.
• Assist in maintaining physical appearance of classroom; straighten chairs/tables, put materials away after use.
• Acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior to students; assit teacher in maintaining a classromm conducive to learning.
• Prepares equipment and supply inventories and orders materials as necessary.
• Assist in the supervision of volunteer and student assistants.
• May operate a computer using educational software to provide student instruction and assistance.
• Process and distribute forms, correspondence, worksheets, tests, and schedules by using office machines such as computer, photocopier and other standart office equipment.
• May enter data into computer and maintain various databases.
• Supervises students in educationa. supportive and structured activities.
• Attend program meetings and training held on additional days beyond the 180-days school year.
• Maintains files and records. Document activities and progress as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
• Maintain a pleasant, enjoyable atmosphere with student groups.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and English usage.
• General knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, and ability to operate standard office equipment such as word processor and photocopier. Keyboarding skills at 45 words per minute for some positions.
• Ability to learn and willingness to use computer equipment and various software programs.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and be flexible to meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to perform…