Paraeducator Special Edu Instructional Support

Para educator Position

Positions to be filled from the eligibility list to be established from this recruitment: (1) Permanent positions - available positions are 3.0 hrs/day, 4.5 hrs/day (preschool only), 5.5hrs/day and 6.0 hrs/day (2) Substitute/On-Call Work Year Length:
School-Term (206 days/year - late August to mid June), including 13 paid holidays, and up to 10 paid vacation days. The eligibility list will be valid for 6 months.

Application Process:

Complete the ONLINE application by clicking the "Apply" link above. Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer. A resume may be attached, but is not required. You will have an opportunity to select which school sites you would like to work at or select that you have no preference at the end of the application. You only need to fill out ONE application per job class.

Examination Process:
General Assessment Examination (weighted 100%) - In compliance with Every Student Succeeds Act, applicants must participate in an examination assessing knowledge/skills in math, writing and reading comprehension.

Under the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, provides instructional assistance to students individually and/or in groups according to state standards, classroom objectives and the individualized education program (IEP), including health and/or behavioral plans; provides emergency health-related assistance to students as needed. Distinguishing characteristics between related job classes Positions in the Para educator I job classification primarily focus on providing instructional and physical assistance to students who are developing the foundation for progressive mastery of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Assignments within this job classification may be allocated across various programs within the Special Education program of the District, including Autism, LEAP, Resource, SDC, and 1:1 student support services.

• All duties performed by a Para educator I may also be performed by a Para educator II and Para educator III
• The Para educator I will primarily provide non-intrusive medical health assistance, and/or emergency specialized medical support, whereas a Para educator II may provide intrusive medical assistance, including daily specialized medical support.
• The Para educator I may be tasked with learning and implementing behavior management plans, including basic techniques such as prompting, or guidance, whereas positions assigned to Para educator III are responsible for implementing behavior intervention strategies requiring significant training and knowledge of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), ongoing data collection, assessment and recommendation of appropriate intervention strategies.

Assists teacher(s) with implementation of students' IEP goals and objectives through instruction and a wide variety of prescribed activities; reinforces classroom instruction through follow-up learning activities; provides additional tutoring to students in academic subject areas as assigned. Confers with teacher(s), and other school personnel as appropriate, regarding programs and materials to meet student need. Assists in gathering, assembling, and preparing various instructional materials and learning aides for delivering classroom instruction and related activities.

Provides assistance with classroom, outdoor playground, cafeteria, and field trip travel supervision; ensures students are not leaving designated areas. Directs students to engage safely in learning activities and school functions, and assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors. Assists the teacher with behavior management and intervention plans; may record behavior incidents. Applies approved behavior intervention techniques to maintain student safety as required.

Assesses crisis situations and intervenes to defuse situations using conflict resolution, crisis intervention, restraints, or assisting staff as appropriate;
Assists students with personal care such as washing, grooming, toileting, and diaper changing. Assists in keeping classroom neat, clean, and safe; assists in developing and maintaining the classroom learning environment that enhances student learning. Reinforces functional academic concepts with music, puppets, big books and devices. Collaborates with other service providers such as speech and adaptive physical education specialist. Assists in hand-over-hand activities with students with limited fine motor skills.

Assists with proctoring assessments, grading assignments and assisting in library research;
Under the direct supervision and observation of a certificated staff, assists students with taking medication under prescribed policies and procedures. May ride with students on the bus which transports the students to and from school and assists students in moving to and from activities on school site or campus. Under the supervision of a certificated staff, assists…