CLPara​/SS​/LifeSkills Classroom - Hawthorne

Para/SS/Life Skills Classroom - Hawthorne

Job : 5776408

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Hawthorne Elementary School

Hours: 6.5 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year

Salary: $22.61 - $26.02 per hour; earn up to $0.60/hour extra based on college-level credits.

Open Date: 06/11/2026

Final date to receive applications: 06/17/2026 at 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time) or until filled.

This position involves working with and supervising students with special needs, primarily those with significant physical disabilities in a life skills classroom setting and additional school settings. The para educator works as part of a team with the special education teacher, other para educators, and specialists. Duties include educational instruction, diapering, feeding or tube feeding, lifting and positioning students, administering medication and/or catheterizing students with training, and maintaining documentation of student progress.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test.
• Must attach unofficial transcript proving AA degree or equivalent to the application; official transcripts required within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must meet the physical demands of the position.
• Must pass a basic skills test.
• Complete Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check, including employee‑paid fingerprinting.
• Obtain CPI training at the next available opportunity.

• Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and any training directed by management.
• Demonstrate ability to address safety issues.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative, effective relationship with students, parents, staff, and management.
• Approach assigned work professionally and contribute to teamwork.
• Command English language proficiently for verbal and written communication.
• Use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information, and respond to email.
• First‑aid certified or willing to acquire first‑aid training promptly.

• Ability and willingness to supervise students during transition periods.
• Training and experience in a life skills classroom.
• Recognition and implementation of behavior intervention strategies.
• Maintenance of student behavioral data and reporting to the IEP team.
• Ability to chase students with elopement issues.
• Willingness to feed and diaper children requiring assistance.
• Execution of prescribed instructional and behavioral management programs.
• Demonstrate patience and ability to remain calm during crises.
• Physical ability to lift students up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and independent work capability.
• Experience with students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Cooperative team participation and positive evaluations.
• Excellent attendance and self‑discipline.
• Strong communication with parents and staff.
• Ability to cope with unpredictability, remain flexible, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively.

• Provide direct support to life skills students under teacher supervision.
• Follow teacher directions and implement data collection, classroom rules, setup, and specific student directives.
• Accurately record data and complete required paperwork.
• Support physical/health needs of students.
• Assist teachers with clerical and instructional tasks.
• Supervise and control student behavior for a safe learning environment.
• Supervise students during recess and interact with them while maintaining proximity.
• Assist specialists in supervising assigned students.
• Perform all duties in compliance with school district policies, including attending regularly.
• Perform other assigned duties.

• Mobility: stand, walk, push/pull up to 50 lbs., sit, kneel, crouch, twist,…